An obese patient had upper abdominal surgery 2 days earlier. He has a weak nonproductive cough and a pulse oximeter (SpO₂ ) reading of 84% on room air. Which therapist-driven protocol(s) should be implemented?
1) Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy
2) Lung expansion
3) Oxygen therapy
4) Aerosolized medication therapy

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Upper abdominal surgery is specified as one of the clinical indications for implementation of the lung expansion protocol. The oxygen therapy protocol would be indicated since the SpO₂ is less than 90% on room air.

An Obese Patient Had Upper Abdominal Surgery 2 Days Earlier