Which of the Following Acutely Ill Patients Is Least Likely

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acutely ill patients is least likely to benefit from application of chest physical therapy?

• A) Patient with acute lobar atelectasis
• B) Patient with copious amounts of secretions
• C) Patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD
• D) Patient with low due to unilateral infiltrates

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