A patient about to receive postural drainage and percussion is attached to an electrocardiographic (ECG) monitor and is receiving both intravenous (IV) solutions and O2 (through a nasal cannula) . Which of the following actions would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Cancel the therapy because the patient cannot be repositioned.
B) Inspect and adjust the equipment to ensure function during therapy.
C) Turn off the ECG monitor, but keep the IV line and O2 going.
D) Turn off the IV line, but keep the monitor on and the O2 going.
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