What Is the Only Absolute Contraindication to a Trial of NIV

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the only absolute contraindication to a trial of NIV in pediatric patients with acute respiratory distress?

• A) Cardiovascular instability
• B) Nasopharyngeal obstruction
• C) Inability to handle oral secretions
• D) Extreme agitation or anxiety

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Definitions:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Empirically Tested

Examined or verified through observation and experimentation rather than through theory or pure logic.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Nicotine

A stimulant and addictive substance found in tobacco products that impacts the central nervous system.