A Patient Recovering from a Cholecystectomy Earlier in the Day

A patient recovering from a cholecystectomy earlier in the day is reluctant to deep breathe and cough.What intervention should the nurse use to assist the patient to cough and breathe?

A) Remind the patient to deep breathe and cough every hour.
B) Teach the patient to use relaxation and distraction techniques.
C) Medicate the patient for pain, and assist to splint the abdomen.
D) Reinforce the importance of the deep breathing and coughing activities.