The Nurse Is Using the Nursing Diagnosis of Ineffective Airway

The nurse is using the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. The nurse is implementing the intervention of ambulating or turning the patient every 2 hours. What is the rationale for this intervention?

A) Movement helps mobilize secretions.
B) Movement facilitates intestinal motility.
C) Movement facilitates circulation of the extremities.
D) Movement protects the patient from pressure ulcers.