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 or airway obstruction, and these conditions can be improved with deep-breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry exercises. Therefore, coaching the client to deep-breathe and cough is the best option. Restricting fluids, reminding the client to perform leg exercises, or maintaining on bed rest would not address the issue of decreased breath sounds.

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