Before beginning postural drainage on a patient, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Allow the patient to eat.
B) Auscultate breath sounds.
C) Take vital signs.
D) Perform chest percussion.
Ans: B
Feedback: Postural drainage is typically performed 2 to 4 times daily before meals. Before beginning the postural drainage, the nurse should auscultate breath sounds. Auscultation following the therapy can help assess the effectiveness of the therapy. Taking vital signs and performing chest percussion are not necessary.
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