Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia, teaching him or her how to cough and deep-breathe. The client asks, "Why is drinking fluids so important?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "The doctor ordered increased fluid intake."
B) "Fluids prevent pathogens from growing in your lungs."
C) "Fluids help to flush infection away so it doesn't grow in your lungs."
D) "Fluids make secretions thin, making them easier to cough up."
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