The nurse instructs a client scheduled for surgery on deep breathing and coughing exercises even though the client has no history of respiratory problems.Which type of nursing intervention did the nurse perform?
A) Health promotion
B) Treatment
C) Prevention
D) Assessment

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The nurse performed a prevention intervention by teaching the client deep breathing and coughing exercises to prevent potential postoperative respiratory complications, even though the client currently has no respiratory issues.

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