The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient with COPD. Which of the following can encourage deep breathing in a patient and help to prevent atelectasis?
A) A peak flow meter
B) Deep suctioning
C) An incentive spirometry
D) Oxygen through nose prongs
Ans: C
Feedback: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion, which in turn prevents atelectasis.
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A) Justice B) Fidelity C) Beneficence D) Nonmaleficence