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 priority for open cholecystectomy focuses on preventing the most immediate, life-threatening complication: respiratory compromise. Coughing and deep-breathing exercises prevent atelectasis and pneumonia, which are high-risk issues after abdominal surgery due to pain limiting respiratory effort. While other options are important, respiratory care is the top priority.

Answer:

C. Coughing and deep-breathing exercises