The nurse has made the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to tachypnea secondary to chest pain for a client with pneumonia. After administration of an analgesic, the nurse would
A) encourage the use of an incentive spirometer.
B) monitor the client's respiratory pattern.
C) reposition the client flat in bed.
D) request that the client cough.

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The nurse should administer prescribed cough suppressants and analgesics but should be cautious because narcotics may depress respirations more than desired.

The Nurse Has Made the Nursing Diagnosis Ineffective Breathing Pattern