The nurse is performing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning. The client does not at present have any respiratory problems. The nurse's teaching plan includes coughing and deep-breathing exercises. Which type of nursing intervention is the nurse performing?
A)Health promotion
B)Treatment
C)Prevention
D)Assessment

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The nurse is performing a prevention intervention by teaching coughing and deep-breathing exercises to a client without current respiratory problems to prevent potential postoperative complications, such as pneumonia.

The Nurse Is Performing Preoperative Teaching for a Client Who