Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is recovering from gallbladder surgery about how to use an incentive spirometer. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? exhale slowly to reach goal volume. hold breath for 5 seconds after goal volume is reached. continue to deep breathe between each cycle. limit repeat pattern of breathing to 5 breaths.

Explanation:

When using an incentive spirometer, after reaching the goal volume, the client should hold their breath for 3 - 5 seconds to help open alveoli and improve gas exchange. Exhaling is not for reaching goal volume (it's inhalation), deep - breathing between cycles isn't the main instruction focus, and there's no set limit of 5 breaths for the repeat pattern.

Answer:

B. Hold breath for 5 seconds after goal volume is reached