All of the following are goals of bronchial hygiene therapy EXCEPT

A. reverse the underlying disease process.
B. improve mobilization of retained secretions.
C. improve pulmonary gas exchange.
D. reduce the work of breathing.

Answer: A. reverse the underlying disease process.

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