Which of the following indicate that an adult patient is ready to be weaned from ventilatory support? 1. VC = 1.9 L 2. Spontaneous rate of 32/min 3. Qs/Qt = 8% 4. MIP = –45 cm H2O
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
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