The nurse is conducting preoperative teaching with a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. The nurse needs to include which piece of information in discussions with the client?
1
Inhale as rapidly as possible.
2
Keep a loose seal between the lips and the mouthpiece.
3
After maximum inspiration, hold the breath for 15 seconds and exhale
4
The best results are achieved when sitting up or with the head of the bed elevated 45 to 90 degrees.