Restorative careQuestion 1484 of 1700
A client coughs and brings up mucus after using the spirometer. What should the client do?
- Swallow the mucus
- Stop the exercise for the rest of the day and rest in bed
- Expel the mucus, not swallow it
- Drink water at once
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Correct answer: Expel the mucus, not swallow it
Coughing is expected.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026