You determine that an acutely ill patient can generate an MIP of ?18 cm H2O. Based on this in-formation, what might you conclude?

a. The patient has inadequate respiratory muscle strength.
b. The patient has inadequate alveolar venti-lation.
c. The patient has an excessive work of breathing.
d. The patient has an unstable or irregular ventilatory drive.

ANS: A

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