The patient care technician is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a patient. Which of the following instructions should the technician include?

A. "You should be in the prone position when using the incentive spirometer."
B. "The goal is to get the ball to rise in the chamber of the incentive spirometer."
C. "Blow into the incentive spirometer to make the ball move."
D. "You should use the incentive spirometer every 12 hours."

Patients should use an incentive spirometer in an upright position and aim to inhale deeply to raise the ball inside. They must not blow into it but rather inhale steadily. Frequency of use should be every 1 to 2 hours while awake for optimal benefits. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The correct instructions for using an incentive spirometer include sitting upright, inhaling deeply to raise the ball, and using the device every 1 to 2 hours while awake. Patients should not blow into the spirometer; instead, they should focus on steady inhalation. Following these guidelines will help improve lung function.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04