Which of the following are potential indications for positive airway pressure therapies?
1. Reduce air trapping in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
2. Help mobilize retained secretions.
3. Prevent or reverse atelectasis.
4. Optimize bronchodilator delivery.
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: D
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Use of PAP Adjuncts to Airway Clearance Therapy. See CPG 43-3.
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