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L Huckabay

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Effect of choices on breathing exercises post-open heart surgery.

Pulmonary complications following open heart surgery are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Patients, especially pediatric patients, are reluctant to perform postoperative breathing exercises to prevent respiratory complications. This research provides the critical care nurse with a strategy to encourage the children to perform their breathing exercises more willingly.

Breathing Exercises