Approximately, how long after the initial critical care experience does a PMV patient succumb to death?
A. 3 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 to 36 months
ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: Although many persons who survive prolonged mechanical ventilation report good or excellent quality of life in long-term follow-up, the fact remains that most PMV patients will have died within 1 year after their initial critical care provision (i.e., after cycling through multiple care facilities).
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.?
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