Several clients are experiencing increased respiratory secretions and require intervention to assist in their removal. Chest percussion is indicated and appropriate for the client experiencing which one of the following?
a. Thrombocytopenia
b. Cystic fibrosis
c. Osteoporosis
d. Spinal fracture
B
Chest percussion is recommended for a client who produces greater than 30 mL of sputum a day. It would be appropriate to assist the cystic fibrosis client in mobilizing the thick pulmonary se-cretions.
Percussion is contraindicated in clients with bleeding disorders, such as the client with thrombo-cytopenia.
Percussion is contraindicated in the client with osteoporosis.
Percussion is contraindicated in the client with a spinal fracture or with fractured ribs.
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