Multiple Choice
A postoperative patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. The nurse determines that interventions for this nursing diagnosis have been successful if which is observed?
A) Patient drinks 2 to 3 L of fluid in 24 hours.
B) Patient uses the spirometer 10 times every hour.
C) Patient's breath sounds are clear to auscultation.
D) Patient's temperature is less than 100.2°F orally.
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