Which of the following are contraindications for directed coughing?

a. The presence of infection spread by droplet nuclei
b. Elevated intracranial pressure or intracranial aneurysm
c. Reduced coronary artery perfusion
d. Necrotizing pulmonary infection
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Directed Cough. See CPG 43-2.

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