When a patient has acute MI, which of the following protocols should the respiratory therapist initiate?
a. Hyperinflation therapy protocol
b. Oxygen therapy protocol
c. Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy protocol
d. Aerosolized medication therapy protocol
B
Acute myocardial infarction is one of the clinical indicators specified on the oxygen therapy protocol. Oxygen therapy will reduce myocardial work.
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