Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for abdominal surgery about coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Splint your incision with a pillow when coughing."
Rationale:
🟠 Splinting the incision with a pillow supports the abdominal wall, helping reduce pain and wound dehiscence during coughing.
🟠 This technique is essential in post-abdominal surgery to protect the surgical site and maintain client comfort.
🟠 The client should be taught to inhale through the nose during deep breathing, not the mouth.
🟠 Coughing and deep breathing should be performed every 1–2 hours, not just every 4 hours.
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This question is from ATI LPN N117 Fundamentals Exam which contains 44 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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