While caring for a client with pneumonia, the nurse notes that the client is having difficulty expectorating thick, rust-colored sputum.Which nursing intervention is the priority?

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Encouraging increased fluid intake is the priority intervention for a client having difficulty expectorating thick, rust-colored sputum. Adequate hydration helps to thin secretions, making it easier for the client to cough them up and clear the airways, which is essential in the treatment of pneumonia.

While Caring for a Client with Pneumonia, the Nurse Notes