The nurse is performing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning. The client does not at present have any respiratory problems
The nurse's teaching plan includes coughing and deep-breathing exercises. Which type of nursing intervention is the nurse performing?
a. Health promotion
b. Treatment
c. Prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: C
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