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The nurse is teaching a client how to perform incentive spirometry after abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
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"I should inhale slowly and deeply through my nose."
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"I should use my incentive spirometer once a day."
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Correct answer "I should perform 10 breaths every hour while awake."
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"I can stop using the spirometer when I start feeling better."
Rationale
The statement "I should perform 10 breaths every hour while awake" indicates that the client understands the frequency and technique for using the incentive spirometer. The spirometer should be used regularly (usually 10 times per hour) to prevent atelectasis (lung collapse) and pneumonia after surgery.
Using the spirometer once a day is not enough to be effective. The spirometer should be used throughout the recovery period, even as the client starts to feel better. The proper technique is to inhale slowly and deeply through the mouth, not the nose, to maximize lung expansion.
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