The nurse providing instructions to the client using an incentive spirometer tells the client to sustain the inhaled breath for 3 seconds. When the client asks the nurse about the rationale for this action, the nurse explains that the primary benefit is to:

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Maintaining inflation of the alveoli is the primary benefit of sustaining the inhaled breath for 3 seconds when using an incentive spirometer. This technique helps prevent alveolar collapse (atelectasis) and improves gas exchange in the lungs.

The Nurse Providing Instructions to the Client Using an Incentive