A patient recovering from abdominal surgery has shallow breathing and is at risk for atelectasis. Which instruction should the nurse give about an incentive spirometer?
Correct answer: B. Inhale slowly through the mouthpiece
- A. Breathe out forcefully into the device
- B. Inhale slowly through the mouthpiece
- C. Use it only when shortness of breath occurs
- D. Exhale rapidly after every normal breath
Explanation
The patient inhales slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece to raise the indicator and expand dependent alveoli. An incentive spirometer is used regularly as instructed, not only when dyspnea develops.
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