The postural drainage technique consists of placing the patient in one of several ________ so that gravity helps draw secretions from certain areas of the lungs and bronchi into the trachea.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
positions
Postural drainage consists of placing the patient in one of several positions so that gravity helps draw secretions from certain areas of the lungs and bronchi into the trachea.
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