Nurse Danica and a nursing assistant are assisting the respiratory therapist to position a client for postural drainage. The nursing assistant asks the nurse how the respiratory therapist selects the position used for the procedure

Nurse Danica and a nursing assistant are assisting the respiratory therapist to position a client for postural drainage. The nursing assistant asks the nurse how the respiratory therapist selects the position used for the procedure. The nurse responds that a position is chosen that will use gravity to help drain secretions from which of the following areas?
a. Trachea
b. Main bronchi
c. Lobes
d. Alveoli

Answer C. Postural drainage uses specific client positions that vary depending on the affected lobe(s).
The positions usually involve having the head lower than the affected lung segment(s) to facilitate drainage of secretions.
Postural drainage often is done in conjunction with chest percussion for maximum effectiveness.
The other options are incorrect.