The Appropriate Outcome Statement for a Patient with a Nursing

question 5

Multiple Choice

The appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions is that the patient will:

• A) increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions.
• B) cough more frequently within 3 days.
• C) breathe better within 3 days.
• D) perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily.

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