When assessing the potential need for postoperative airway clearance for a patient, which of the following factors are relevant?

1. Patient's age and respiratory history
2. Nature and duration of current surgery
3. Number of prior surgical procedures
4. Type of anesthesia (e.g., local vs. general)
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: B
Box 43-3 lists the key factors you must consider when assessing a patient's need for airway clearance therapy.

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