After abdominal surgery, a client has difficulty coughing, saying, "It hurts too much." The nurse should teach the client to:
1. ask for pain medication if the pain is severe.
2. support the abdomen with a pillow during the coughing exercises.
3. turn and deep-breathe without coughing.
4. cough without straining the abdomen.
Answer: 2
1. Premedicating the client for pain also might help but not waiting until pain is severe.
2. Teaching the client to splint the incision aids in decreasing discomfort.
3. Turning and deep breathing without coughing is not proper technique.
4. Coughing without straining the abdomen is not proper coughing technique.
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