A patient is unable to maintain a clear airway effectively with coughing and has a respiratory rate of 22/min with coarse crackles bilaterally. Which intervention should the nurse provide first?
A) Perform tracheal suctioning.
B) Encourage fluids.
C) Encourage bedrest.
D) Assess the patient's coughing technique.
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