The respiratory therapist is instructing a postoperative abdominal surgery patient on how to perform incentive spirometry. The therapist should explain that the purpose of the treatment is to
A. prevent microatelectasis.
B. promote healing of the incision.
C. prevent areas of lung collapse.
D. prevent and treat pneumonia.
Answer: C. prevent areas of lung collapse.
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