Multiple Choice
While reviewing the chart of a patient receiving postural drainage therapy, you notice that the patient tends to undergo mild desaturation during therapy (a drop in SpO2 from 93% to 89% to 90%) . Which of the following would you recommend to manage this problem?
A) Increase the patient's FiO2 during therapy.
B) Discontinue the postural drainage therapy entirely.
C) Discontinue the percussion and vibration only.
D) Decrease the frequency of treatments.
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