The nurse loosens mucus plugs by using percussion on a patient over the area of the:
A) sternum.
B) thorax.
C) spine between the scapulae.
D) midaxillary line on the rib cage.

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Percussion, a rhythmic clapping with cupped hands over the thoracic area, will loosen mucus plugs. This technique is both useless and painful when applied over bony areas.

The Nurse Loosens Mucus Plugs by Using Percussion on a Patient