Multiple Choice
A female patient's chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lobe atelectasis.She is alert and oriented. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalemia; her vital signs are within normal limits.Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?
A) Chest physiotherapy every 4 hours
B) Continuous positive airway pressure +5 cm H₂O
C) Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation every 2 hours
D) Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 35 cm H₂O Q4
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