Lidocaine is a vasodilator

__________ an abnormal separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus prior to the birth of a baby; can lead to severe, uncontrollable uterine bleeding

Fill in the blank with correct word.

A post-operative thoracic surgery patient is having difficulty developing an effective cough. The respiratory therapist should recommend all of the following techniques to aid this patient in generating a more effective cough EXCEPT:

A. coordinating coughing with pain medication. B. performing serial coughs. C. applying pressure to patient's abdomen during exhalation. D. "splinting" the incision area.