Chest physiotherapy is indicated for which of the following clients?

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Chest physiotherapy is indicated in clients who produce more than 30 mL of sputum per day or have evidence of severe atelectasis or pulmonary infiltrates. Vancomycin therapy is not an indication for chest physio unless there is sputum present >30 mL/day. A client on a bronchodilator does not necessarily require chest physio. An increased PCO₂ level is not an indication for chest physio.

Chest Physiotherapy Is Indicated for Which of the Following Clients