Which of the following are potential indications for incentive spirometry? 1. A restrictive disorder such as quadriplegia 2. Abdominal surgery in a COPD patient 3. Presence of pulmonary atelectasis
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
Indications for incentive spirometry are listed in Box 42-1.
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