An 87-year-old patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Which nursing action would be a priority in this patients plan of care?

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Supportive treatment of pneumonia in the elderly includes hydration (with caution and with frequent assessment because of the risk of fluid overload in the elderly); supplemental oxygen therapy; and assistance with deep breathing, coughing, frequent position changes, and early ambulation. Mobility is not normally discouraged and an NG tube is not necessary in most cases. Probiotics may or may not be prescribed for the patient.

An 87-Year-Old Patient Has Been Hospitalized with Pneumonia