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Peri-operative Nursing

The nurse is conducting preoperative teaching with a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. The nurse should include which piece of information in discussions with the client?

ExplanationFor optimal lung expansion with the incentive spirometer, the client should assume the semi-Fowler’s or high-Fowler’s position. The mouthpiece should be covered completely and tightly while the client inhales slowly, with a constant flow through the unit. The breath should be held for 5 seconds before exhaling slowly.