A client recovering from surgery asks the nurse why turning,deep breathing,and coughing exercises need to be done.What should the nurse respond?

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Turning, deep breathing, and coughing exercises are important to prevent pneumonia after surgery. Anesthesia and immobility put clients at risk for developing pneumonia due to the decline in lung function, which makes it difficult to clear secretions. These exercises help in lung expansion and clearing of secretions.

A Client Recovering from Surgery Asks the Nurse Why Turning,deep