The nurse is assisting a postoperative patient in using an incentive spirometer. Which postoperative complication is the nurse attempting to avoid?
1. Atelectasis
2. Deep vein thrombosis
3. Hemorrhage
4. Pulmonary embolism
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Rationale 1: Promoting lung expansion and systemic oxygenation of tissues is a goal in preventing atelectasis. Nursing care includes assisting with incentive spirometry.
Rationale 2: Deep vein thrombosis is not related to incentive spirometer use.
Rationale 3: Hemorrhage is not related to incentive spirometer use.
Rationale 4: Pulmonary embolism is not related to incentive spirometer use.
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