Fluid intake is encouraged for a person with a respiratory infection, because fluids help:

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If the doctor has not placed any restrictions on the person's fluid intake, it is important to encourage the client or resident to drink plenty of fluids. Fluids help to thin respiratory secretions so that they are easier to cough up. Although frequent oral care does reduce the microbes present in the mouth, this care does not relate to encouraging fluid intake. The other options are not related to fluid intake.

Fluid Intake Is Encouraged for a Person with a Respiratory