The client will have an incision in the lower left abdomen.Which of the following measures by the nurse will help decrease discomfort in the incisional area when the client coughs postoperatively?

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Deep-breathing and coughing exercises place additional stress on the suture line and cause discomfort.Splinting the incision with hands or a pillow provides firm support and reduces incisional pulling.Keeping the client flat will not decrease discomfort in the incisional area when the client coughs.Having the knees bent slightly will aid in relaxing the abdominal muscles,causing less discomfort.Turning the client onto the right side will not decrease discomfort in the incisional area when the client coughs.The client should turn from side to side at least every 2 hours and may splint the incision to decrease discomfort when doing so.Splinting should be done directly over the incision to provide firm support and reduce incisional pulling as the client coughs postoperatively.

The Client Will Have an Incision in the Lower Left