A woman who has undergone a right modified-radical mastectomy returns from surgery. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate at this time?

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Encouraging the patient to turn, cough, and deep breathe at frequent intervals is crucial for preventing postoperative complications such as pneumonia. This intervention promotes lung expansion and secretion clearance.

A Woman Who Has Undergone a Right Modified-Radical Mastectomy Returns