The nurse is providing preoperative teaching with the client about the use of an incentive spirometer in the postoperative period
The nurse should include which of the following pieces of information in discussions with the client? Select all that apply. 1. Sit leaning forward.
2. Inhale deeply and quickly.
3. Sit upright or lean slightly back.
4. Hold the mouthpiece tightly with the teeth.
5. Keep a tight seal between the lips and the mouthpiece.
6. After maximum inspiration, hold the breath for 2 to 3 seconds and exhale.
3, 5, 6
Rationale: For optimal lung expansion with an incentive spirometer, the client should assume a semi-Fowler's or high Fowler's position. The mouthpiece should be covered completely with the lips while the client inhales slowly, with a constant flow through the unit. The breath should be held for 2 to 3 seconds before exhaling slowly.
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