While Reviewing the Chart of a Patient Receiving Postural Drainage

question 58

Multiple Choice

While reviewing the chart of a patient receiving postural drainage therapy, you notice that the patient tends to undergo mild desaturation during therapy (a drop in SpO₂ from 93% to 89% to 90%) . Which of the following would you recommend to manage this problem?

• A) Increase the patient's FiO₂ during therapy.
• B) Discontinue the postural drainage therapy entirely.
• C) Discontinue the percussion and vibration only.
• D) Decrease the frequency of treatments.

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