The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Pneumonia

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to promote effective airway clearance?

A) Perform chest percussion every 4 hours and prn.
B) Administer the pneumococcal vaccine prior to discharge.
C) Limit fluid intake to 1000 mL per day.
D) Provide the client with smoking cessation education.