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The nurse is instructing a patient scheduled for abdominal surgery on the use of a flow-metered incentive spirometer. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A.Blow on the mouthpiece of the device fast for 3 breaths, followed by slow for 3 more breaths.B.Use the incentive spirometer once every morning.C.Inhale slowly on the device to elevate and maintain the flow indicator.D.Briskly inhale on the device, making sure the flow indicator does not rise.

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The nurse is instructing a patient scheduled for abdominal surgery on the use of a flow-metered incentive spirometer. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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