In the fully awake and cooperative patient,what lung inflation technique may be best for treating and preventing postoperative atelectasis?

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Deep breathing and coughing is the simplest and most effective lung inflation technique in a fully awake and cooperative patient. Encouraging the patient to take deep breaths and cough regularly helps prevent the development of atelectasis and to clear any accumulated secretions. The other options (IPPB, PEP therapy, and CPAP by mask) may be used in different clinical situations but are not necessary for a fully awake and cooperative patient.

In the Fully Awake and Cooperative Patient,what Lung Inflation Technique