A client has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions. When planning this client's care, the nurse should include which intervention?
a) Suctioning the client every 2 hours
b) Increasing fluids to 1,500 ml/day
c) Teaching the client how to deep-breathe and cough
d) Improving airway clearance
Ans: c) Teaching the client how to deep-breathe and cough
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