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Nursing Interventions Rationale
Effective coughing may exhaust an already
Pace activity for patients with reduced activity. compromised patient. Fatigue may be a
contributing factor to ineffective coughing.
Patient may be comfortable with head of
Assist patient to assume comfortable position bed elevated, sleeping in a chair, or leaning
for rest and sleep. forward on overbed table with pillow
support.
Assist with self-care activities as necessary. Provide Minimizes exhaustion and helps balance
for progressive increase in activities during recovery oxygen supply and demand.
phase. and demand.
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