The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Older Adult Client

The nurse is planning care for an older adult client newly admitted with a medical diagnosis of pneumonia and a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance. Which of the following is the nurse's priority intervention?

A) Teach the importance of pneumonia immunization.
B) Teach coughing and deep breathing exercises.
C) Position the client to optimize maximum ventilation.
D) Encourage the use of incentive spirometer every hour.