A surgical client experiences abdominal incisional discomfort when coughing postoperatively. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for reducing the client’s discomfort?
1. Administer an analgesic soon after coughing.
2. Apply light pressure to the incision with a pillow.
3. Have the client lie supine before trying to cough.
4. Tell the client to flex both knees while coughing.
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