A client with pneumonia is ordered to have chest physiotherapy (CPT) every four hours. In planning the client’s care, nurse Julius recognizes the purpose of chest physiotherapy (CPT) is to:
a. Stimulate the cough reflex
b. Encourage deep breaths
c. Dilate the bronchioles
d. Mobilize secretions in the airways
Answer D. The goal of CPT is the mobilization of secretions in the airways.
Bronchodilators may be given prior to CPT, and the client should be encouraged to breathe deeply and cough after CPT.
a. Stimulate the cough reflex
b. Encourage deep breaths
c. Dilate the bronchioles
d. Mobilize secretions in the airways
Answer D. The goal of CPT is the mobilization of secretions in the airways.
Bronchodilators may be given prior to CPT, and the client should be encouraged to breathe deeply and cough after CPT.
