The nurse is performing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning.The client does not at present have any respiratory problems.The nurse's teaching plan includes coughing and deep-breathing exercises.Which type of nursing intervention is the nurse performing?

A) Health promotion
B) Treatment
C) Prevention
D) Assessment

The nurse is teaching the client coughing and deep-breathing exercises,which help prevent postoperative pneumonia.Therefore,the nurse is employing a prevention intervention.Prevention interventions are used to help prevent complications,such as postoperative pneumonia.Health promotion interventions promote a client's efforts to achieve a higher level of wellness.Treatment interventions treat disorders,relieve symptoms,and carry out medical orders.Assessment interventions detect changes in the client's condition and detect potential problems.