The primary indication for lung expansion therapy is: a. ...

[Collmarie]

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.

[dreamfighter72]

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.

[Collmarie]

Excellent

[sultansheikh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it