The nurse and the nursing assistant are caring for a group of postoperative patients who need turning, coughing, deep breathing, incentive spirometry, and leg exercises. The nurse directs the nursing assistant to

The nurse and the nursing assistant are caring for a group of postoperative patients who need turning, coughing, deep breathing, incentive spirometry, and leg exercises. The nurse directs the nursing assistant to





a. Teach and demonstrate postoperative exercises.

b. Inform the nurse if the patient is unwilling to perform exercises.

c. Document in the medical record when exercises are completed.

d. Do nothing associated with postoperative exercises.






Answer: B


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