"Failure to keep your lungs working may result in pneumonia after surgery which could, in turn, result in death."

"Incentive spirometry is conducted routinely after surgery and will be demonstrated when you return from surgery."

"You will use the incentive spirometer for the first postoperative day until deep breathing and coughing can be done comfortably."

"Deep breathing exercises are encouraged to maintain lung capacity and to strengthen respiratory muscles, which will help prevent complications."