To move secretions from small distal airways into larger central airways, the nurse would use ________________ and _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
vibration; shaking
Vibration and shaking move secretions from small distal airways into larger central airways. Vibration is a fine, shaking pressure applied to the chest wall only during exhalation. Shaking is a stronger, bouncing maneuver that supplies a concurrent, compressive force to the chest wall.
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