[Answered]: After six days on a mechanical ventilator, a…

After six days on a mechanical ventilator, a client is extubated and placed on 40% oxygen via face mask. The client is awake and cooperative, but reports having a severe sore throat. While sipping water to swallow a medication, the client begins coughing, as if airway is restricted. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?A Elevate the head of his bed at least 45 degrees.B Hold oral intake until swallow evaluation is done. C Titrate the oxygen to keep saturation above 92%.O D Administer PRN IV pain medication.