Asked by Manny Martinez on May 08, 2024
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The nurse is teaching the family of a patient with cystic fibrosis how to use a high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vest.The nurse informs the family that this device will do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Allow patient to perform other tasks while receiving therapy.
B) Improve patient adherence to chest physiotherapy.
C) Assist in the removal of secretions from the lungs.
D) Decrease the viscosity of mucus so coughing it up will be easier.
Cystic Fibrosis
A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.
High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)
A therapy that involves the use of a vest that vibrates at high frequency to loosen mucus in the lungs, facilitating breathing.
Mucus Viscosity
A measure of the thickness or stickiness of mucus, which can affect respiratory function and is considered in medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Learn about the significance and techniques of chest physiotherapy in alleviating the retention of secretions in the respiratory tract.
- Identify the indications and contraindications for the use of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), Acapella, and other devices in pulmonary care.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the significance and techniques of chest physiotherapy in alleviating the retention of secretions in the respiratory tract.
- Identify the indications and contraindications for the use of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), Acapella, and other devices in pulmonary care.
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