A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to effectively deep breathe. Which of the following would be included?
A) "Make each breath deep enough to move the bottom ribs."
B) "Breathe through the mouth when you inhale and exhale."
C) "Breathe in through the mouth and out through the nose."
D) "Practice deep breathing at least once each week."
Ans: A
Instruct the client to make each breath deep enough to move the bottom ribs. Start with deep breaths by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. Deep breathing should be done hourly when awake, or four times a day.
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