A Patient Has Received Instructions on the Use of an Acapella

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient has received instructions on the use of an Acapella device.Which action by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A)Complains of not being able to use an aerosol drug with the device.
• B)Turns the frequency adjustment dial to medium resistance.
• C)After completing one cycle,repeats for 2 more breaths.
• D)After removing the mouthpiece,performs 1 to 2 forceful exhalations and "huff" coughs.

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