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A Patient with Bacterial Pneumonia Has Rhonchi and Thick Sputum

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A patient with bacterial pneumonia has rhonchi and thick sputum. Which action will the nurse use to promote airway clearance?


A) Assist the patient to splint the chest when coughing.
B) Educate the patient about the need for fluid restrictions.
C) Encourage the patient to wear the nasal oxygen cannula.
D) Instruct the patient on the pursed lip breathing technique.

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