After postural drainage therapy,the patient's pulse increases from 80/min to 90/min and the respiratory rate increases from 18/min to 22/min after 15 minutes of therapy.The patient expectorates an average of 20 ml of therapy after each therapy which is given BID.What should be recommended at this time?

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In this case,the therapy should be continued.Moderate changes in respiratory rate and/or pulse rate are expected.Bradycardia,tachycardia,or an increase in irregularity of pulse,or fall or dramatic increase in blood pressure are indications for stopping therapy.

After Postural Drainage Therapy,the Patient's Pulse Increases from 80/min to 90/min