The nurse is encouraging a reluctant postoperative patient to deep breathe and cough. What explanation can the nurse provide that may encourage the patient to cough more effectively?
a. If you don't deep breathe and cough, you will get pneumonia.
b. Deep breathing and coughing will clear out the anesthesia.
c. Coughing will not harm the incision if done correctly.
d. You will need to cough only a few times during this shift.
Answer: C
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