[Verified Answer]: A nurse is caring for a client admitted to…

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical surgical floor with hospital-acquired pneumonia 3 days ago. Current assessment data includes: – alert and oriented x 4 – shortness of breath – cough productive of thick secretions – RR 16, HR 82, pulse ox 96% on room air. What priority interventions should the nurse implement for this patient? Select all that apply Option A Ambulate three times daily Option B Encourage continuous bedrest Option C Encourage frequent turn, cough and deep breathing exercises Option D Increase oral fluid intake Option E Monitor activity tolerance Option F Frequent nasal suctioning