A nurse is conducting preoperative teaching with a client about the use of incentive spirometer. The nurse should include which piece of information in discussions with the client?
A. Inhale as rapidly as possible.
B. Keep a loose seal between the lips and mouth piece.
C. After maximum inspiration, hold teh breath for 15 seconds and exhale.
D. The best results are achieved when sitting up or with the head of the bed elevated 45-90 degrees.
Ans: D. The best results are achieved when sitting up or with the head of the bed elevated 45-90 degrees.
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