A patient with abdominal muscle weakness is having difficulty developing an effective cough. Which of the following phases of the cough reflex are primarily affected in this patient?
I.irritation
II.inspiration
III.compression
IV.expulsion

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The compression phase (III) and expulsion phase (IV) of the cough reflex are primarily affected in this patient with abdominal muscle weakness, as they require a sufficient amount of muscle strength to forcefully expel air and mucus from the lungs. The irritation phase (I) and inspiration phase (II) may still function normally, but without the ability to effectively compress and expel, coughing may be ineffective or reduced. Thus, the best choice is D) III and IV.

A Patient with Abdominal Muscle Weakness Is Having Difficulty Developing