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A Surgeon Orders Lung Expansion Therapy for an Obtunded 68-Year-Old,170-Lb

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A surgeon orders lung expansion therapy for an obtunded 68-year-old,170-lb (77.3 kg,IBW)man who has developed atelectasis after thoracic surgery.On baseline assessment,the patient cannot perform an IC or VC maneuver,but has no evidence of retained secretions.Which type of hyperinflation therapy would you recommend?

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