You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry.Which is incorrect?
A)The person inhales through a mouthpiece.
B)The person takes a slow,deep breath until the balls rise to the desired height.
C)The person holds his breath for 3 to 6 seconds.
D)The person exhales through the mouthpiece.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In incentive spirometry, the person inhales through the mouthpiece and then holds their breath, but they do not exhale through the mouthpiece. Exhalation is done away from the device.

You Are Assisting a Resident with Incentive Spirometry