An Acapella device requires that the client:

A. Fill lungs completely
B. Cough while the device is vibrating
C. Hold breath for 2 to 3 seconds
D. Adjust device to a medium resistance setting


C
C. Place device in the mouth, maintaining a tight seal. Hold breath for 2 to 3 seconds.
A. Take in a breath that is larger than normal but do not fill lungs completely.
B. Try not to cough and to exhale for 3 to 4 seconds through the device, while it is vibrating.
D. Turn the Acapella frequency adjustment dial counterclockwise to lowest resistance setting.

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