The nurse is caring for a patient during the first postoperative day.Which goal works to prevent atelectasis and is most appropriate for the nursing care plan?
A) Patient will turn, cough, and deep-breathe every 4 hours.
B) Patient will "huff-cough" every 2 hours.
C) Patient will use the incentive spirometer twice a day.
D) Patient will resume diet as soon as possible.
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