A Client Who Just Had Abdominal Surgery Does Not Want

A client who just had abdominal surgery does not want to participate in coughing and deep breathing exercises. What response by the nurse is best?

A) Re-educate the client on how to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises.
B) Tell the client he/she can just ambulate instead of coughing and deep breathing.
C) Assess the client for pain, then explain the importance of these activities.
D) Have the client use the spirometer 5 times an hour instead of coughing and deep breathing.