The patient vomits and aspirates in the flat,supine position.A therapeutic bronchoscopy is performed and confirms that the patient has aspirated into the superior segments of both lower lobes.The physician orders postural drainage for these segments.How should this be performed?
A) Position the patient prone with the head of the bed flat.
B) Position the patient on the left side with the foot of the bed elevated 18 to 20 inches, and on the right side with the foot of the bed elevated 18 to 20 inches.
C) Position the patient supine with the foot of the bed elevated 18 to 20 inches.
D) Position the patient prone with the foot of the bed elevated 18 to 20 inches.
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