Which of the following pathologic problems are frequently responsible for or associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation? I. pulmonary edema II. ARDS III. trauma IV. asthma
A. I, IV only
B. II, III only
C. I, II, III only
D. II, III, IV only
ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: The median age of PMV patients is 65 years, and they are frequently survivors of sepsis, trauma, multiple organ failure, ALI, and ARDS.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B
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