A patient who is postoperative day 2 following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has been experiencing significant pain in the region of his sternal incision. What patient teaching should the nurse perform with this patient?
A) "Try to hug a folded blanket across your chest when you move or breathe deeply."
B) "If possible, try to avoid coughing and breathe as shallowly as possible to relieve pressure on your incision."
C) "The less you can move, the less pain you're likely to have in the area of your incision."
D) "Getting you up and mobilizing as soon as possible will help with this problem."
A
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