Patient with heart failure and pulmonary disease

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A patient with heart failure and pulmonary disease near end of life has increased respiratory secretions. Which action would be MOST appropriate at this time? Apply a scopolamine patch. Have the patient sleep in a chair. Suction the patient's mouth and throat. Restrict the patient's fluid intake.

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