A client tells the nurse that he usually expectorates about 2 ounces of thin,clear,colorless sputum each day,mostly in the morning after getting out of bed.What is the nurse's initial action after gaining this information?

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Sputum production is a normal function of the respiratory tract.Most healthy people produce about 90 mL of sputum/day.This sputum should be thin,clear,and odorless,and should have minimal or no color.The nurse's only action should be to monitor the client for an increase in sputum production or a change in color.It will not be necessary at this time to obtain a specimen for analysis or to prepare for a bronchoscopy.

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