The nurse is caring for a 39-year-old client who is 4 hours postoperative from general anesthesia. The client's spouse asks why it is important for the client to cough and deep-breathe. The most appropriate response from the nurse would be:
1. It is important in order to prevent a pulmonary embolism.
2. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative depression.
3. It is important in order to reduce the chance of aspiration pneumonia.
4. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of mucous plugs.
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Rationale: A pulmonary embolism is caused by a blood clot that has moved to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery; turning, ambulation, antiembolic stockings, and SCDs are preventive interventions.
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