The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which of these outcomes would be most appropriate for this patient?

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The most appropriate outcome for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance would be for the patient to correctly demonstrate coughing and deep breathing exercises. This would indicate that the patient has understood and can perform the necessary actions to clear their airway effectively. Simply observing or explaining the exercises may not be sufficient to ensure the patient's ability to perform them correctly. Explaining the rationale for the exercises is important, but it is not the most appropriate outcome for this specific nursing diagnosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Patient Who Has