Assistance should include
- the use of an incentive spirometer—a breathing exerciser used to help with deep breaths and keep the lungs clear after surgery
- an understanding that deep-breathing exercises help open the air sacs in the lungs and may reduce the chance of developing breathing problems (e.g., pneumonia) after surgery.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer?
- How does a spirometer work?
- How often should one perform incentive spirometry?
- What types of patients will require incentive spirometry?