Which of the Following Are Potential Indications for Positive Airway

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are potential indications for positive airway pressure therapies?
1) Reduce air trapping in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
2) Help mobilize retained secretions.
3) Prevent or reverse atelectasis.
4) Optimize bronchodilator delivery.

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

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