Lung Expansion Methods That Increase the Transpulmonary Pressure Gradients by Increasing

question 7

Multiple Choice

Lung expansion methods that increase the transpulmonary pressure gradients by increasing alveolar pressure include which of the following?
1) Incentive spirometry (IS)
2) Positive end-expiration pressure therapy
3) Intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)
4) Expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP)

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

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