The nurse determines that the patient is at risk for atelectasis caused by pain from back surgery 3 hours ago.Which is the best goal for the nurse to help the patient achieve?
A) The patient's lungs will be clear when auscultated every 2 hours.
B) The nurse will manage the patient's pain with oral morphine.
C) The patient will perform coughing and deep breathing as directed.
D) The patient will ambulate 4 hours after surgery.
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