Multiple Choice
When providing teaching to a patient, which action is important to help the patient in performing controlled coughing?
A) Repeat the breathing exercises twice.
B) Cough two to three times and inhale between coughs.
C) Place a pillow over the incisional site for splinting.
D) Use the chest and shoulder muscles while inhaling during diaphragmatic breathing.
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