Which of the following patients would most likely benefit from pressure support ventilation?

A. An intubated patient with an absent respiratory drive.
B. A patient on SIMV with a set rate of 12/min and total rate of 24/min.
C. A patient with acute lung injury.
D. A patient who requires short-term post-operative ventilatory support.

Answer: B. A patient on SIMV with a set rate of 12/min and total rate of 24/min.

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