After Open Heart Surgery, a Patient Has Developed Bronchitis with Increased

question 8

Multiple Choice

After open heart surgery, a patient has developed bronchitis with increased secretions and atelectasis. What respiratory therapy procedure(s) should initially be recommended?
1) Chest physical therapy
2) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
3) Incentive spirometry
4) Inhaled sympathomimetic medication

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

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