Which of the following clients does the nurse recognize as being good candidates for percussion and postural drainage? (Select all that apply.)

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Percussion and postural drainage is a maneuver designed to loosen and help expel pulmonary secretions. It has benefits for clients with cystic fibrosis, is recommended for bronchiectasis, and may be beneficial for COPD. It is not useful for clients who have pneumonia or who are on mechanical ventilation.

Which of the Following Clients Does the Nurse Recognize as Being