Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A client is very anxious about receiving chest physiotherapy (CPT) for the first time at home. When planning for the client's care, which concept about CPT should the home care nurse use to reassure the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
CPT is an intervention to assist with mobilizing and clearing secretions to enhance more effective breathing. CPT will assist the client with coughing if the secretions have been mobilized and the cough stimulus is present. There are risks associated with CPT, including cardiac, gastrointestinal, neurological, and pulmonary effects. It will not resolve all of the client's respiratory symptoms.