The Nurse Is Assisting the Respiratory Therapist to Prepare a Client

The nurse is assisting the respiratory therapist to prepare a client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis for postural drainage. Which intervention is recommended for this procedure?

A) Have the client lie flat on the bed with the foot of the bed slightly raised.
B) Inform the client the treatment will last for 30 to 45 minutes.
C) Inform the client a head downward position will be used to drain secretions.
D) Have the client alternate from lying flat to sitting up every 5 minutes.