Which of the Following Are Precipitating Factors That Can Decrease

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are precipitating factors that can decrease the patient's ability to generate a negative intrapleural pressure?
1) Supine position
2) Large tidal volume on the mechanical ventilator
3) Malnutrition
4) Obesity

• A)2, 4
• B)1, 3, 4
• C)1, 2, 3
• D)2, 3, 4

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