The Nurse Is Contributing to a Plan of Care for a Patient

The nurse is contributing to a plan of care for a patient who has acute pericarditis. The patient has a nursing diagnosis of Pain related to the inflammatory process. What nursing action should the nurse recommend?

A) Restrict fluids to 500 mL per day.
B) Teach the patient to take shallow, rapid breaths.
C) Have the patient cough and deep breathe hourly while awake.
D) Provide anti-inflammatory medication as ordered.