The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Pneumonia

question 100

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to promote effective airway clearance?

• A)Perform chest percussion every 4 hours and prn.
• B)Administer the pneumococcal vaccine prior to discharge.
• C)Limit fluid intake to 1000 mL per day.
• D)Provide the client with smoking cessation education.

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