A Patient Is Resisting the Use of Incentive Spirometry Postoperatively

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient is resisting the use of incentive spirometry postoperatively. What should the nurse explain about 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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