To Determine Outcome for a Patient Undergoing Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing

question 36

Multiple Choice

To determine outcome for a patient undergoing intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy,the respiratory therapist should assess which of the following?
1) Peak expiratory flow
2) Breath sounds
3) Sputum color
4) Maximum inspiratory pressure

• A) 1 and 2
• B) 3 and 4
• C) 1,2,and 3
• D) 2,3,and 4

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