A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a wedge resection of the left lung for a tumor.Which is an appropriate goal for the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance?

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The goal for ineffective airway clearance is to maintain a patent airway, which ensures adequate oxygenation and ventilation. Participation in care, maintaining current weight, and expressing feelings and concerns are important for overall patient care, but are not specific to managing ineffective airway clearance.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Recovering from a Wedge