Question

A patient with a long history of cigarette smoking has

been admitted to the hospital and presents with signs of
infection, tachycardia, abnormal breath sounds in both
lower lobes and dullness to percussion.
The PTs major focus with this patient is:
A. Getting the patient to quit smoking
B. Breathing reeducation to increase efficiency of ventilation
C. Airway clearance and secretion removal
D. Graded inspiratory muscle training

Answer 1

The major focus of the PT with this patient is C) airway clearance and secretion removal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The major focus of the PT with this patient is Airway clearance and secretion removal. The patient presents with signs of infection, tachycardia, abnormal breath sounds in both lower lobes, and dullness to percussion.

These symptoms suggest that the patient may have pneumonia, which is a common inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract caused by viral or bacterial infections.

Airway clearance and secretion removal are crucial in managing pneumonia and improving the patient's respiratory function.