Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is planning care for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be most effective in removing respiratory secretions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increasing oral fluid intake to 3000 cc per day. Secretion removal is enhanced with adequate hydration, which thins and liquefies secretions.

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