Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of the following?
1. Head and neck injury (until stabilized)
2. Active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability
3. Uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Postural Drainage Therapy. See CPG 43-1.
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