The Nurse Is Reviewing Patient Teaching with a Patient Scheduled

The nurse is reviewing patient teaching with a patient scheduled for a laryngectomy. For which reason will the nurse reinforce careful use of narcotics for postsurgical pain management?

A) To avoid unnecessary incision stress from straining for a bowel movement
B) To decrease the possibility of drug dependency after discharge home
C) To avoid pneumonia from increased respiratory tract secretions
D) To prevent ineffective deep breathing and coughing to clear the airway