An increase of 2 to 4 L of fluid per day with chest physiotherapy is indicated for a client experiencing:
A. Empyema
B. Pleural effusion
C. Atelectasis
D. Pulmonary edema
C
C. When secretions accumulate in the airway, it can result in mucous plugging, atelectasis, and lobar collapse.
A. A contraindication is empyema.
B. A contraindication is pleural effusion.
D. A contraindication is pulmonary edema.
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