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Collmarie

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The primary indication for lung expansion therapy is:
 
  a. asthma. c. chronic bronchitis.
  b. atelectasis. d. respiratory distress.

Question 2

Factors that increase the risk of atelectasis include:
 
  a. productive cough.
  b. lower extremity paralysis.
  c. decreased intra-abdominal pressure.
  d. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


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dreamfighter72

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Lung expansion therapy is used to either prevent or treat atelectasis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Factors that contribute to the development of atelectasis include retained secretions, altered breathing patterns, pain associated with surgery and trauma, chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-ease, prolonged immobilization in a supine position, and increased intra-abdominal pressure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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