What is an appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions?
A) The patient will increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions.
B) The patient will cough more frequently within 3 days.
C) The patient will breathe better within 3 days.
D) The patient will perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily.

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The patient goal would be to improve airway clearance. Coughing more frequently within 3 days and performing deep-breathing exercises four times daily do not directly relate to the problem of thick secretions. Breathing better within 3 days is too vague.

What Is an Appropriate Outcome Statement for a Patient with a Nursing