The nurse has reinforced preoperative teaching with a patient about coughing and deep breathing techniques. Which patient statements indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I should avoid deep breathing after surgery."
b. "I should take shallow breaths after surgery to prevent pain."
c. "Coughing and deep breathing helps prevent respiratory problems."
d. "I should cough and deep breathe 10 times every hour while awake."
e. "I should cough and deep breathe beginning 2 days after my surgery."
ANS: C, D
Deep breathing helps prevent the development of atelectasis. Coughing moves secretions to prevent pneumonia. They are done 10 times hourly while the patient is awake for 24 to 48 hours postoperatively. A. These exercises should be done after surgery. B. Shallow breaths are not recommended. E. This exercise should be done up to 2 days after the surgery.
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