A Patient with Bronchiectasis Has a Productive Cough

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with bronchiectasis has a productive cough. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist be evaluating about the patient's sputum?
1) Color
2) Odor
3) Amount
4) Consistency

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

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