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Incentive Spirometry — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Prevents atelectasis post-op
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Reduction of Risk Potential 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Incentive Spirometry on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Nursing actions
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Teaching points
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Key facts
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Quick Tip

It works by promoting sustained maximal inspiration to open alveoli and prevent atelectasis.

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Increased Intracranial PressureDeep Vein Thrombosis PreventionTesticular TorsionDiabetic Nephropathy
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