A Patient Is Resisting the Use of Incentive Spirometry Postoperatively

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient is resisting the use of incentive spirometry postoperatively. Which of the following can be provided as an explanation to the patient for the use of this device?

• A)"It will help prevent the development of pneumonia."
• B)"It gives you something to do while recovering."
• C)"It will prevent you from getting a cold."
• D)"The doctor ordered it."

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