A client is having difficulty coughing up thick mucus and requires suctioning. When suctioning the client with a Yankauer suction catheter, which action should the nurse include?

A Instruct the client to cough as the suction tip is removed.

Apply a water soluble lubricant to the catheter.

Instill 3 mL of normal saline before suctioning.

Wear protective goggles while performing the procedure.