The nurse is assisting the respiratory therapist to prepare a client with cystic fibrosis for postural drainage. Which of the following is a recommended intervention for this procedure?
A) Tell the client to lie flat on the bed with the foot of the bed slightly raised.
B) Tell the client the treatment will last for 30 to 45 minutes.
C) Tell the client a head downward position will be used to drain secretions.
D) Tell the client that positions will alternate from lying flat to sitting up every 5 minutes.
C
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Postural drainage uses position and gravity to drain secretions and mucus from the individual's lungs. The person adopts a head-downward position, which allows the secretions to run far enough into the trachea from the bronchi so that they can be coughed out. The client's exact position will depend on the portion of the lung to be drained. Treatments generally last about 15 to 20 minutes.
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