The nurse is providing care for a patient who has had a splenectomy.Which nursing action has the highest priority?

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Coughing and deep breathing will mobilize secretions and help prevent respiratory infection.Patients are at risk for serious infection following splenectomy.A.Pain should be assessed more frequently than every shift.D.Body image changes are considered a lower priority than the physical risk of respiratory infection.B.Fruits and vegetables are a good idea but will not directly prevent infection.

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