A nurse is caring for a client after lung surgery. What device and technique should the nurse teach the client to use to prevent atelectasis?

Name: A nurse is caring for a client after lung surgery. What device and technique should the nurse teach the client to use to prevent atelectasis?
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An incentive spirometer is used to encourage deep breathing, which helps prevent atelectasis (collapse of part or all of a lung) by expanding the lungs and alveoli.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client After Lung Surgery