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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

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You are a client who just had an abdominal surgery with coughing and deep breathing. Which of the following is not a correct procedure?
  1. The client inhales through pursed lips.
  2. The client sits in a comfortable sitting position.
  3. The client inhales deeply through the nose.
  4. The person holds a pillow over the incision.
Explanation
Answer: A - The client should exhale slowly through pursed lips, not inhale. The client should exhale until the ribs move as far down as possible. The other responses are correct procedures to assist in coughing and deep breathing exercises.
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