Prior to starting intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) on a new patient, what should the practitioner explain?
1) Why the physician ordered the treatment.
2) What the IPPB treatment will do.
3) How the IPPB treatment will feel.
4) What the expected results are.

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It is important for the practitioner to explain all four aspects listed before starting IPPB on a new patient. This helps the patient understand why they are receiving the treatment, what it will do, how it will feel, and what results to expect.

Prior to Starting Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB) on a New