After providing chest physiotherapy, the nurse notes the patient has loose secretions and a slight rattle with expiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Encouraging the patient to cough and deep breathe is the first intervention, as it promotes the removal of loose secretions from the airway. Administering an expectorant or suctioning may be necessary if coughing and deep breathing are ineffective, but they are not the first interventions. Keeping the patient on bedrest for 4 hours is not indicated.

After Providing Chest Physiotherapy, the Nurse Notes the Patient Has