Proper Instructions for Positive Expiratory Pressure Include All of the Following

question 82

Multiple Choice

Proper instructions for positive expiratory pressure include all of the following except:

• A)Take in a breath that is larger than normal, but do not fill lungs completely.
• B)Exhale forcefully and maintain an expiratory pressure of 10 to 20 cm H₂O.
• C)After 10 to 20 breaths, take two or three "huff"' coughs, and rest as needed.
• D)Repeat the cycle 4 to 8 times, not to exceed 20 minutes.

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