You are caring for a client who recently came out of surgery. which of the following actions should you take in the postoperative phase of the perioperative period?
1) set up the sterile field.
2) assess risk factors for thrombophlebitis.
3) shave the surgical site, as needed.
4) assist the client in performing incentive spirometry.

Assist the client in performing incentive spirometry.

Explanation:

The patients needs proper care after the post operative surgery. The patient should provided the nurse or medical attendant that guide the patient and take care of his proper health.

The main set up for the post operative patient is the assisting of client for the incentive spirometry. Incentive spirometry will measure the inhalation pattern of the patient. This will allow the proper breathing of the patient after the post operative surgery and patients can take slow and deep breaths after the surgery.

Thus, the correct answer is option (4).