The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from chest surgery. Which action by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed about how to use the ordered incentive spirometer correctly?
A) The patient breathes into the spirometer so that the marker rises slowly.
B) The patient uses the spirometer at least 10 times every hour while awake.
C) The patient seals his lips tightly around the spirometer mouthpiece.
D) The patient rests for 5 to 10 seconds after each time the spirometer is used.
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