Coughing postoperatively is contraindicated following which type of surgery?
a. Eye surgery
b. Chest surgery
c. Thoracic surgery
d. Perineal surgery
A
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A Coughing may be contraindicated for the patient who has had eye or brain surgery.
B Coughing is not contraindicated after chest surgery.
C Coughing is not contraindicated after thoracic surgery.
D Coughing is not contraindicated after perineal surgery.
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