The nurse is providing care to a patient with a fractured femur who is in traction. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority for the nurse to implement?

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Teaching the patient to cough and deep breathe is the highest priority for the nurse to implement as it helps to prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia, which can be life-threatening. While increasing daily fluid intake, weighing the patient each morning, and teaching the patient to cover their mouth when coughing are important interventions, they are not as urgent as preventing respiratory complications.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with a Fractured