The patient tells the nurse,"Blowing into this tube thing (incentive spirometer)is a ridiculous waste of time." Which one of the following does the nurse tell the patient is the specific purpose of using an incentive spirometer?

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The specific purpose of using an incentive spirometer is to promote optimal lung expansion by encouraging the patient to take deep breaths and expand their lung capacity. This helps prevent complications such as atelectasis and pneumonia.

The Patient Tells the Nurse,"Blowing into This Tube Thing (Incentive