What should the nurse tell the patient when instructing him on the performance of controlled coughing?

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If surgical incision is to be thoracic or abdominal,teach patient to place pillow over incisional area and place hands over pillow to splint incision.
Repeat breathing exercise three to five times.Inhale deeply a third time and hold breath to count of 3.Cough fully for two to three consecutive coughs without inhaling between coughs.Avoid using chest and shoulder muscles while inhaling,and instruct patient in same manner.

What Should the Nurse Tell the Patient When Instructing Him