The Nurse Who Is Instructing a Patient in Deep Breathing

question 20

Short Answer

The nurse who is instructing a patient in deep breathing and coughing techniques directs the patient to: (Place the options in the appropriate sequence.)
A) Place the hand on the abdomen to check the rise and fall.
B) Inhale through the nose, pause 1 to 3 seconds, and then exhale.
C) Assume a high Fowler position.
D) Take 4 to 6 deep breaths.
E) Cough deeply.

• A) Place the hand on the abdomen to check the rise and fall.
• B) Inhale through the nose, pause 1 to 3 seconds, and then exhale.
• C) Assume a high Fowler position.
• D) Take 4 to 6 deep breaths.
• E) Cough deeply.

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