A patient diagnosed with chronic bronchitis has the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Airway Clearance related to inadequate cough and excess mucus production. Which intervention would the nurse evaluate as being of the least value in addressing the nursing diagnosis?

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Checking the pulse oximetry reading does not directly address the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. While oxygen saturation is an important assessment, it does not address the underlying issue of excess mucus production and inadequate cough. The other interventions (increasing fluid intake, suctioning the patient, and providing chest physiotherapy) all directly address the nursing diagnosis by helping to mobilize and remove excess mucus from the airways, improving ventilation and oxygenation.

A Patient Diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis Has the Nursing Diagnosis