Question

a nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a traditional open cholecystectomy. which of the following learning needs of the client is the nurses priority? a. dietary recommendations b. incision care c. coughing and deep - breathing exercises d. pain management

Explanation:

Postoperative clients after open cholecystectomy face immediate risk of respiratory complications due to abdominal surgery (which limits respiratory effort). Coughing and deep-breathing exercises prevent atelectasis and pneumonia, which are life-threatening complications, making this the highest priority.

Answer:

C. Coughing and deep-breathing exercises