A nurse explains to you that a certain neuromuscular patient cannot develop a good cough. Which of the following would you consider to manage this patient's clearance problem?
I.combining manual chest compression with suctioning
II.coordinating the coughing regimen with pain medication
III.using the autogenic drainage method
IV.using mechanical insufflation-exsufflation

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I and IV are correct because manual chest compression with suctioning and mechanical insufflation-exsufflation are effective techniques for managing clearance problems in neuromuscular patients who cannot develop a good cough.

A Nurse Explains to You That a Certain Neuromuscular Patient