In caring for a patient who has an abdominal binder,it is expected that the nurse will do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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Remove the binder and surgical dressing to assess the skin and wound characteristics every 8 hours to determine that the binder has not resulted in complications (e.g. ,rubbing or abrasion of skin,disruption of wound).Evaluate the patient's ability to ventilate properly,including deep breathing and coughing,every 4 hours to help identify any impaired ventilation.A properly applied binder will have no impact on pulmonary function.

In Caring for a Patient Who Has an Abdominal Binder,it