The nurse is aware that the best time to schedule a postural drainage treatment is:
A) shortly after the patient arises in the morning, before breakfast.
B) in the morning immediately after breakfast.
C) 30 minutes after lunch.
D) 1 hour after supper.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Postural drainage is best accomplished in the morning prior to eating, because more secretions accumulate while the patient is asleep.

The Nurse Is Aware That the Best Time to Schedule