A post-operative thoracic surgery patient is having difficulty developing an effective cough. The respiratory therapist should recommend all of the following techniques to aid this patient in generating a more effective cough EXCEPT:
A. coordinating coughing with pain medication.
B. performing serial coughs.
C. applying pressure to patient's abdomen during exhalation.
D. "splinting" the incision area.
Answer: C. applying pressure to patient's abdomen during exhalation.
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