The nurse caring for a 4-year-old postoperative patient instructs him to blow bubbles.What nursing intervention is the nurse most likely implementing by using this form of therapeutic play?
A) Providing pain relief
B) Encouraging deep breathing
C) Decreasing risk of infection
D) Maintaining body temperature

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Play can also be therapeutic and aid in the recovery process.An example of therapeutic play is the game of having the child blow bubbles to promote deep breathing.

The Nurse Caring for a 4-Year-Old Postoperative Patient Instructs Him