Directed coughing is useful in helping to maintain airway clearance in which of the following cases? 1. Bronchiectasis 2. Acute asthma 3. Cystic fibrosis 4. Spinal cord injury

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
d. 1, 3, and 4 only


ANS: D
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Directed Cough. See CPG 43-2.

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