The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing atelectasis of the right lower lung lobe. What interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
A) positioning on the left side
B) applying oxygen as prescribed
C) encouraging increased oral fluids
D) coaching to deep-breathe and cough
E) administering antibiotics as prescribed
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