In assessing an adult outpatient for airway clearance therapy, you notice the following: (1) no history of cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis, (2) sputum production of 30 to 50 ml/day, (3) an ef-fective cough, and (4) good hydration
Which of the following would you recommend?
a. Postural drainage, percussion, and vibra-tion
b. Positive expiratory pressure therapy
c. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation
d. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation
ANS: B
PAP adjuncts are used to help mobilize secretions and treat atelectasis.
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