A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Cannot Develop an Effective

question 49

Multiple Choice

A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient cannot develop an effective cough. Which of the following would you recommend to help this patient generate a more effective cough?
1) Enhancing expiratory flow by bending forward at the waist
2) Using short, expiratory bursts or the "huffing" method
3) Using only moderate (as opposed to full) inspiration
4) Having the patient "tense" the neck muscles while coughing

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

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