Mechanical ventilation of the obese patient often includes which of the following?
1. Pressure or volume ventilation
2. Tidal volume: average 10 ml/kg PBW, range 8 to 12 ml/kg PBW
3. Position head of the bed greater than or equal to 30 degrees elevation
4. NIV for 24- to 48-hr postextubation
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
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