Which therapeutic procedure uses gravity to encourage the removal of secretions from the bronchi?
A)postural drainage
B)intermittent positive pressure breathing
C)thoracentesis
D)Heimlich maneuver

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Postural drainage uses gravity to encourage drainage of secretions from the bronchi.Intermittent positive pressure breathing is a method for assisting patients in breathing using a mask that is connected to a machine that produces increased positive thoracic pressure.Thoracentesis is a puncture in the chest wall to remove fluids.The Heimlich maneuver is performed when a patient has an obstruction in his or her trachea or pharynx.

Which Therapeutic Procedure Uses Gravity to Encourage the Removal of Secretions