A patient with acute pericarditis has a nursing diagnosis of Pain related to the inflammatory process.What nursing action should the nurse recommend?
A) Restrict fluids to 500 mL per day.
B) Teach the patient to take shallow, rapid breaths.
C) Provide anti-inflammatory medication as ordered.
D) Have the patient cough and deep breathe hourly while awake.
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