Postural Drainage with Percussion and Vibration Is Ordered Twice Daily

question 32

Multiple Choice

Postural drainage with percussion and vibration is ordered twice daily 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 position for 20 minutes.
• C) perform percussion before assisting the patient to the drainage position.
• D) give the ordered albuterol (Proventil) after the patient has received the therapy.

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Definitions:

Ocular

An eyepiece of a microscope.

Coverslip And Slide

A coverslip is a thin piece of glass or plastic used to cover a specimen on a slide for microscopic examination.

Prevent Contamination

A series of measures designed to stop the introduction or spread of infectious agents in a certain area, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the environment.

Specimen

A sample of something, such as body tissue, blood, or urine, used for analysis or diagnosis.