Which of the following are hazards or complication of postural drainage therapy? 1. Cardiac arrhythmias 2. Increased intracranial pressure 3. Acute hypotension 4. Pulmonary barotraumas
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Postural Drainage Therapy. See CPG 43-1.
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