To prevent muscle fatigue or atrophy, the level of PSV should be adjusted to achieve what work load?
a. 0 J/L
b. 0.6 to 0.8 J/L
c. 0 to 0.5 J/L
d. Greater than 0.8 J/L
ANS: B
Normal work of breathing is 0.6 to 0.8 J/L.
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