When instructing a client on the use of an incentive spirometer, the nurse should instruct the client to:
a. take a deep breath and hold it for 3 seconds, then put the mouthpiece in the mouth and blow out as hard as possible.
b. put the mouthpiece in the mouth, take a deep breath and hold it for 3 seconds, then blow out into the mouthpiece.
c. take a deep breath and hold it for 10 seconds, then put the mouthpiece in the mouth and exhale and inhale deeply.
d. take a normal breath and exhale, then seal the lips tightly around the mouthpiece; take a slow, deep breath and hold it for 3 seconds; then remove the mouthpiece and exhale normally.
ANS: D
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