Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when caring for a client with lung abscess?
A) Recommend the client a low-calorie diet.
B) Advise the client against frequent coughing.
C) Assure the client that a lung abscess resolves quickly.
D) Encourage the client to do deep breathing.
D
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