Which of the following is most commonly associated with tripodding?
a. Severe pulmonary hyperinflation
b. Congestive heart disease
c. Pneumonia
d. Pulmonary fibrosis
ANS: A
The patient with severe pulmonary hyperinflation tends to sit upright while bracing his or her el-bows on a table. This helps the accessory muscles gain a mechanical advantage for breathing and is called tripodding.
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