The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with an abdominal incision.A pillow is used during coughing to provide

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Surgical incisions cut through muscles,tissues,and nerve endings.Deep breathing and coughing exercises place additional stress on the suture line and cause discomfort.Splinting incisions with hands and a pillow provides firm support and reduces incisional pull.Providing a pillow during coughing does not provide distraction or reduce anxiety.Providing a pillow does not provide pain relief.Coughing can increase anxiety because it can cause pain.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Patient with an Abdominal