A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to cough effectively. What can the nurse tell the client to do to facilitate coughing?
A) "Hold a pillow or folded bath blanket over the incision."
B) "Get up and walk before you try to cough."
C) "It would be best if you do not cough until you feel better."
D) "When you cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue."
Ans: A
Because postoperative coughing is often painful, the client should be taught how to splint the incision by supporting it with a pillow or folded bath blanket.
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