A patient, diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, has the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Airway Clearance related to inadequate cough and excess mucous production. Which of the following interventions is of the least value in resolving the nursing diagnosis?

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While checking the pulse oximetry reading is important and can provide valuable information about the patient's oxygen saturation levels, it does not directly address the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. The other interventions (increasing fluid intake, suctioning the patient, and providing chest physiotherapy) are all aimed at improving airway clearance and addressing the root cause of the nursing diagnosis.

A Patient, Diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis, Has the Nursing Diagnosis