When Weaning Is Unsuccessful for a Patient Who Successfully Performs

question 17

Multiple Choice

When weaning is unsuccessful for a patient who successfully performs an SBT,which of the following factors should be assessed?
1) Cardiac factors
2) Nutritional status and respiratory muscle strength
3) Acid-base status
4) Psychological factors

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

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Definitions:

Impaired Mobility

A reduction in the ability to move freely, which can impact activities of daily living and quality of life.

Osteoporosis

A bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to an increased risk of fractures.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (primarily calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone, used to diagnose osteoporosis.

Fracture Risk

The likelihood of experiencing a bone break or fracture, influenced by factors such as bone density, age, gender, and lifestyle habits.