An order is received to begin postural drainage, percussion,…

An оrder is received tо begin pоsturаl drаinаge, percussion, and vibration on an 18-year-old female. The chest radiograph film shows the superior and inferior segments of the left lingula are opaque. Auscultation reveals crackles in this area.  The respiratory therapist would proceed to do all the following: 1. Tip the patient's head down 15 degrees 2. Explain the importance of the treatment 3. Rotate the patient one-fourth turn up from supine 4. Percuss and vibrate in the left anterior chest area