A practical nurse has instructed a preoperative client about deep breathing and coughing exercises. Which of the following statements would indicate that the client has understood the instructions? Select one: a. “Taking deep breaths will help to decrease my incisional pain.” b. “If I cough and deep-breathe, I will be less likely to develop pneumonia.” c. “My coughing and deep breathing exercises will be most effective if I lie on my stomach.” d. “My deep breathing will help to prevent nausea.”
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