Restorative careQuestion 628 of 1700
Which action helps prevent decreased lung function in an immobile client?
- Keeping the head of the bed flat all day
- Deep breathing, coughing, or a spirometer
- Limiting activity of any kind at all
- Reducing how much fluid is offered
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Correct answer: Deep breathing, coughing, or a spirometer
Deep breathing, coughing, and a spirometer help the lungs expand and stay clear.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026