Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The client diagnosed with pneumonia asks the nurse, "Why did my physician order chest physiotherapy (CPT) for me?"┬Ø Which response by the nurse is most accurate? Chest physiotherapy will:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
CPT loosens secretions (C) to improve ventilation. Ciliary movement (A), deep breathing (B), and oxygen supply (D) are secondary.