Which of the following interventions for infants and children with a tracheostomy who have been intubated for long periods of time vibration of which lung segments?

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Vibration of the right lung, upper lobe segments is the correct intervention for infants and children with a tracheostomy who have been intubated for long periods of time. This is because the right lung is more susceptible to atelectasis, or collapse, due to its smaller size and the fact that it is more dependent on the diaphragm for ventilation.

Which of the Following Interventions for Infants and Children with a Tracheostomy