Which of the following nursing interventions would best accomplish the goal of preventing atelectasis and pneumonia in a postoperative client?
1. Administering oxygen therapy as needed to maintain adequate oxygenation.
2. Offering pain medication before having the client deep-breathe and use incentive spirometry.
3. Encouraging the client to cough, deep-breathe, and turn in bed once every 4 hours.
4. Forcing fluids to 2,000 mL every 24 hours.
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