A patient is admitted for a suspected inhalation injury.What should the nurse emphasize when caring for this patient?

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Deep breathing and coughing every hour is the most important intervention for a patient with a suspected inhalation injury to prevent pneumonia and improve lung function. Increasing oral fluids, turning in bed every two hours, and monitoring intake and output are also important, but not the priority intervention.

A Patient Is Admitted for a Suspected Inhalation Injury