A client is being seen for chest congestion, coughing up thick secretions, and shortness of breath for several days and is diagnosed with pneumonia. The client has a one-pack-per-day smoking habit. What would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

Ineffective airway clearance AEB client coughing up thick, yellow secretions.

Ineffective airway clearance R/T tracheobronchial secretions AEB client coughing up thick, yellow secretions

Ineffective breathing pattern AEB client states, "I am short of breath."

Ineffective health maintenance R/T smoking.