You are administering chest physical therapy in the Trendelenburg position to a 68-year-old male patient with chronic bronchitis. The patient starts to cough up a small amount of fresh blood. What action should you take?
A. continue the therapy and provide supplemental oxygen
B. continue the therapy but report the problem to the nurse
C. stop the therapy, stabilize the patient up and contact a physician
D. immediately call a code and begin resuscitation
Ans: C. stop the therapy, stabilize the patient up and contact a physician
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