Which of the following are potential indications for incentive spirometry?
I.a restrictive disorder such as quadriplegia
II.abdominal surgery in a COPD patient
III.presence of pulmonary atelectasis

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Incentive spirometry is used to improve lung function by encouraging voluntary deep breathing. It is indicated in cases like quadriplegia (a restrictive disorder), following abdominal surgery especially in patients with underlying conditions like COPD to prevent post-operative pulmonary complications, and in the presence of pulmonary atelectasis to help re-expand collapsed lung tissue.

Which of the Following Are Potential Indications for Incentive Spirometry