The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old boy who has undergone an appendectomy. The child is unwilling to use the incentive spirometer. Which approach would be most appropriate to elicit the child's cooperation?

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Using a game or playful activity, such as blowing a cotton ball across a tray, is an effective way to engage a child in a therapeutic activity without causing fear or resistance. This approach makes the activity fun and more appealing to a child, thereby increasing the likelihood of cooperation.

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