An Acapella device has been shown to be of the greatest benefit to clients experiencing:
A. Emphysema
B. Bronchopleural fistula
C. Cystic fibrosis
D. Pleural effusion
C
C. Clients with chronic conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, appear to receive the greatest benefit from this type of treatment.
A. CPT is contraindicated in clients with emphysema.
B. CPT is contraindicated in clients with bronchopleural fistula.
D. CPT is contraindicated in clients with pleural effusion.
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