To prevent respiratory complications resulting from immobility, the best nursing interventions would be to:
1. suction every 4 to 6 hours.
2. administer pain medications as frequently as possible.
3. teach the patient the technique of pursed lip breathing.
4. reposition the patient and encourage him or her to cough and deep-breathe at least every 2 hours.
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When a person remains immobile or does not take deep breaths, thick secretions can accu-mulate and pool in the lower respiratory structures.
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