Postural Drainage with Percussion and Vibration Is Ordered Twice Daily

question 38

Multiple Choice

Postural drainage with percussion and vibration is ordered twice daily for a patient with chronic bronchitis. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A)Schedule the procedure 1 hour after the patient eats.
• B)Maintain the patient in the lateral position for 20 minutes.
• C)Give the prescribed albuterol (Ventolin HFA) before the therapy.
• D)Perform percussion before assisting the patient to the drainage position.

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