When caring for a patient who had a C8 spinal cord injury 10 days ago and has a weak cough effort,bibasilar crackles,and decreased breath sounds,the initial nursing intervention should be to do which of the following?

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CFor a patient with a C8 spinal cord injury and weak cough effort, placing hands on the epigastric area and pushing upward when the patient coughs (B) can help increase the effectiveness of the cough by providing additional expiratory force. Encouraging the use of an incentive spirometer every 2 hours during the day (C) helps improve lung expansion and prevents atelectasis, which is crucial for a patient with decreased breath sounds and bibasilar crackles.

When Caring for a Patient Who Had a C8 Spinal