The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient with a Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis

The nurse is preparing a patient with a diagnosis of bronchiectasis for chest physiotherapy with postural drainage.Which one of the following will the nurse implement?

A) Position the patient supine.
B) Elevate the head of the bed by 20 cm.
C) Elevate the foot of the bed by 10 to 15 cm.
D) Ensure the patient is in the left lateral position for the first part of the chest physiotherapy.