What is the challenge in encouraging coughing and deep breathing for a postoperative patient who had an open cholecystectomy?
a. High placement of incision
b. Excessive nausea
c. Weakened abdominal muscles
d. Poor oxygenation
ANS: A
The high placement of the incision of the cholecystectomy makes the patient reluctant to cough. Splinting the incision is beneficial.
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