A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient cannot develop an effective cough. Which of the following would you recommend to help this patient generate a more effective cough?
I.enhancing expiratory flow by bending forward at the waist
II.using short, expiratory bursts or the "huffing" method
III.using only moderate (as opposed to full) inspiration
IV.having the patient "tense" the neck muscles while coughing

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Enhancing expiratory flow by bending forward at the waist, using short, expiratory bursts or the "huffing" method, and using only moderate inspiration can all help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease generate a more effective cough. These techniques facilitate the clearing of mucus from the airways by optimizing the mechanics of coughing. Tensing the neck muscles is not a recommended technique for improving cough effectiveness.

A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Cannot Develop an Effective