A patient with emphysema has developed unilateral pneumonia and requires hospitalization. Mechanical ventilation is indicated because this patient has developed respiratory failure. Which of the following ventilatory strategies should the therapist institute?
A. APRV
B. ILV and conventional mechanical ventilation
C. PRVC
D. proportional assist ventilation
ANS: B
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