The Nurse Is Assessing the Exhaled Tidal Volume (EV_T)in a Mechanically

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the exhaled tidal volume (EV_T) in a mechanically ventilated patient.The rationale for this assessment is to

• A) assess for tension pneumothorax.
• B) assess the level of positive end-expiratory pressure.
• C) compare the tidal volume delivered with the tidal volume prescribed.
• D) determine the patient's work of breathing.

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