The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient for Respiratory Complications of Immobility

The nurse is assessing the patient for respiratory complications of immobility. Which action will the nurse take when assessing the respiratory system?

A) Inspect chest wall movements primarily during the expiratory cycle.
B) Auscultate the entire lung region to assess lung sounds.
C) Focus auscultation on the upper lung fields.
D) Assess the patient at least every 4 hours.

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