The nurse is assisting a postoperative patient to use an incentive spirometer. Which of these patient instructions are appropriate?

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Incentive spirometry is used to encourage deep breathing to prevent pulmonary complications after surgery. Instructing the patient to inhale deeply until the target is reached is the correct use of the device, as it promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis.

The Nurse Is Assisting a Postoperative Patient to Use an Incentive