Postural Drainage with Percussion and Vibration Is Ordered Bid for a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Postural drainage with percussion and vibration is ordered bid for a patient with chronic bronchitis. The nurse will plan to

• A) carry out the procedure 3 hours after the patient eats.
• B) maintain the patient in the lateral positions for 20 minutes.
• C) perform percussion and vibration before placing the patient in the drainage position.
• D) give the ordered albuterol (Proventil) after the patient has received the therapy.

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