The nurse prepares to perform postural drainage. How should the nurse ascertain the best position to facilitate clearing the lungs?

a) Inspection
b) Chest X-ray
c) Arterial blood gas (ABG) levels
d) Auscultation


Answer: d) Auscultation

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