In setting up a postural drainage treatment schedule for a postoperative patient, which of the fol-lowing information would you try to obtain from the patient's nurse?

1. Patient's medication schedule
2. Patient's meal schedule
3. Location of surgical incision
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

ANS: D
To avoid gastroesophageal reflux and the possibility of aspiration, you should schedule treatment times before or at least 1.5 to 2 hr after meals or tube feedings. If the patient assessment indicates that pain may hinder treatment implementation, you also should consider coordinating the treat-ment regimen with prescribed pain medication.