While reviewing the chart of a patient receiving postural drainage therapy, you notice that the patient tends to undergo mild desaturation during therapy (a drop in SpO₂ from 93% to 89% to 90%). Which of the following would you recommend to manage this problem?

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Increasing the patient's FIO2 during therapy can help manage the mild desaturation. This can increase the amount of oxygen available to the patient and help prevent a drop in SpO2 levels. Discontinuing the therapy entirely or reducing the frequency of treatments may not address the underlying issue and could have negative consequences for the patient's respiratory function. Discontinuing only the percussion and vibration may not be effective if the patient is still experiencing desaturation.

While Reviewing the Chart of a Patient Receiving Postural Drainage