Question

A client is prescribed postural drainage because secretions are building in the superior segment of the lower lobes. which is the best position to teach the client to use for postural drainage?

Answer 1

The best position for client with postural drainage is TRENDELENBURG POSITION for circulatory, pulmonary and abdominal like obesity, abdominal distention, and hiatal hernia. And Side lying Position for vascular like axillofemoral bypass graft and musculoskeletal like arthritis, recent rib fracture, shoulder bursitis or tendonitis.