The Nurse Has Reinforced Preoperative Teaching with a Patient About

The nurse has reinforced preoperative teaching with a patient about coughing and deep-breathing techniques. Which patient statements indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A) "I should avoid deep breathing after surgery."
B) "I should take shallow breaths after surgery to prevent pain."
C) "Deep breathing and coughing helps prevent respiratory problems."
D) "I should deep breathe and cough every hour while awake."
E) "I should cough and deep breathe beginning 2 days after my surgery."