The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient with a Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a patient with a diagnosis of bronchiectasis for chest physiotherapy with postural drainage.Which one of the following will the nurse implement?

• A) Position the patient supine.
• B) Elevate the head of the bed by 20 cm.
• C) Elevate the foot of the bed by 10 to 15 cm.
• D) Ensure the patient is in the left lateral position for the first part of the chest physiotherapy.

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