The nurse is caring for an 18-month-old client who is newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.The client is currently hospitalized due to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the lungs.The client's vital signs are: P 138,R 43,T 101.3°F,BP 86/40,SpO₂ 88%.The client is coughing up thick,green mucus.What independent nursing intervention can the nurse implement to improve the client's oxygenation? A)Administration of CFTR modulators B)Percussion and postural drainage C)Nutritional counseling D)Teaching the client to cough into a tissue

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Percussion and postural drainage are independent nursing interventions that can help clear mucus from the lungs, improving oxygenation in clients with cystic fibrosis.

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