The nurse provides instructions about postoperative exercises to the patient who is scheduled for a laparotomy.What does the nurse include in patient teaching?
A) Tighten the thighs pushing the knee into the bed 5 times every 1-2 hours.
B) Cough and deep breathe every time you change position.
C) Use your hands to splint your incision because they are cleaner than the pillow is.
D) Reposition in bed every 4 hours.
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