Select the Instructions Given by the Nurse to a Preoperative

Multiple Choice

Select the instructions given by the nurse to a preoperative client going for a hiatal hernia repair about the use of an incentive spirometer that best describes its use postoperatively.

A) If you use it as prescribed, you won't need a nasogastric tube.
B) You will not need as much postoperative pain medication if used every 2 hours.
C) Using it every 2 hours will help increase your respiratory effectiveness.
D) You will be able to begin eating much sooner if you use it every 4 hours.