A patient, age 64, has osteoarthritis of the left hip. He has had a left total hip replacement. The nurse should
A) encourage use of the high Fowler's position.
B) administer oxygen through a nasal cannula.
C) encourage use of an incentive spirometer.
D) turn the patient frequently from side to side.
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