The Nurse Instructs the Patient About Postoperative Coughing and Deep-Breathing

The nurse instructs the patient about postoperative coughing and deep-breathing exercises following abdominal surgery.Which technique does the nurse teach the patient to facilitate cooperation?

A) Begin coughing and deep breathing when the patient is ready.
B) Take a deep breath, hold it for 10 seconds, and exhale slowly.
C) Support the incision when doing these exercises.
D) Perform coughing and deep breathing every four hours.