During the assessment of a client recovering from surgery,the nurse notes decreased breath sounds in both lower lobes bilaterally.What should the nurse do?

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Decreased breath sounds in both lower lobes bilaterally could indicate atelectasis (collapse of lung tissue) which can be improved with deep-breathing and coughing exercises to promote lung expansion. Restricting fluids, reminding the client to perform leg exercises, and maintaining them on bed rest would not address the issue of decreased breath sounds.

During the Assessment of a Client Recovering from Surgery,the Nurse