Which of the following is a practice listed for managing a patient with cystic fibrosis in a clinical setting?

• A. Chair positioning
• B. Schedule back-to-back appointments with CF patients
• C. Skip regular preventive visits
• D. Use shared waiting room with other CF patients

Answer: (A)

Airway clearance is central to cystic fibrosis care because thick mucus can clog airways and lead to infection and declining lung function. The position a patient is placed in during airway clearance techniques affects gravity-assisted drainage and the effectiveness of mucus removal. Chair positioning—having the patient sit in a way that optimizes drainage of the affected lung areas and supports comfortable, efficient therapy—helps chest physiotherapy or other airway clearance methods work better. The other options aren’t appropriate because back-to-back scheduling or sharing a waiting room with other CF patients can increase infection risk, and skipping regular preventive visits misses important ongoing care and monitoring.