Which is the priority nursing assessment for a patient wearing an abdominal binder after abdominal surgery?

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Evaluate the patient's ability to ventilate properly,including deep breathing and coughing.An abdominal binder supports a large incision that is vulnerable to stress when a patient moves or coughs.Mental status,fluid balance,and peripheral pulses are not affected by the abdominal binder.

Which Is the Priority Nursing Assessment for a Patient Wearing