Which of the following would indicate a successful outcome for postural drainage therapy? 1. Decreased sputum production 2. Normalization in ABGs 3. Improved breath sounds 4. Improvement in chest radiograph
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
Specific outcome criteria indicating a positive response to postural drainage are listed in the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline 40-1: Postural Drainage Therapy. Excerpts appear on pp. 959.
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