A patient recovering from a lung transplant will have denervation of the lung tissue. What should the nurse include when planning this patient's care? Select all that apply.
A. Performing postural drainage twice a shift.
B. Ensuring oxygen delivery is below 2 L.
C. Administering mucolytics every 2 hours.
D. Scheduling deep breathing and coughing every 2 hours.
E. Positioning for chest vibration and percussion twice per shift.
Answer: E
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