You are called to assess a patient and recommend the appropriate therapy.Upon assessment the patient exhibits an abnormal chest radiograph consistent with infiltrates,sputum retention not responsive to directed coughing,and a deterioration in the patient's arterial blood gas values.What therapy should be recommended for this patient?

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The following should be assessed together to establish a need for positive expiratory pressure (PEP)therapy: Sputum retention not responsive to spontaneous or directed coughing; history of pulmonary problems treated successfully with postural drainage therapy; decreased breath sounds or adventitious sounds suggesting secretions in the airway; change in vital signs-increase in breathing frequency,& tachycardia; an abnormal chest radiograph consistent with atelectasis,mucous plugging,or infiltrates; and deterioration in arterial blood gas values or oxygen saturation.

You Are Called to Assess a Patient and Recommend the Appropriate