The nurse teaches the client to cough and deep-breathe, and determines that the client understood teaching when which of the following statements is made?
1. "I should breathe in slowly through my mouth and out through my nose."
2. "I should breathe in and cough as soon as I'm done inhaling."
3. "I should hold a rolled pillow against my abdomen when I cough, to splint the incision."
4. "I will begin coughing and deep-breathing the day after surgery."
3
Rationale: The client should breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. After inhaling, the client should hold the breath for a few seconds before coughing. Exercises should begin as soon as possible after surgery.
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