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Objectives
At the end of 10 minutes of
health teaching, the client
will be able to:
1. Identify the purpose of
deep breathing exercises
and coughing exercises.
2. Demonstrate how to do
deep breathing and
coughing exercises.
Learning Content
Breathing deeply:
- Moves air down to the
bottom areas of the
lungs
- Opens air passages
and moves mucus out
so coughing is also
easier
- Boosts circulation by
helping the blood and
oxygen supply reach
the lungs
- Lowers the risk of lung
complications such as
pneumonia
Coughing:
- Help expel secretions
from the lungs
How to perform deep
breathing and coughing
exercises:
1. Get into a comfortable
Teaching
Strategy/Method
Method of Evaluation
One-on-one lecture
discussion
3 minutes - Pamphlet
Demonstration
Return demonstration.
The client will be able to
demonstrate how to do the
exercises properly.
One-on-one lecture
discussion
2 minutes - Pamphlet
References:
Deep breathing and coughing: Preventing lung problems after surgery. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=patcar-prep-cough