________________ is positioning the patient so that the position of the lung segment to be drained allows gravity to have its greatest effect
Fill in the blank with correct words.
Postural drainage (PD)
Postural drainage is the use of positioning techniques to drain specific segments of the lungs and bronchi into the trachea.
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1. normal. 2. delayed. 3. progressed. 4. unmeasurable.
Pediatric visitations should:
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