A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure from a Freestanding,continuous-Flow

question 65

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving continuous positive airway pressure from a freestanding,continuous-flow system.The respiratory therapist notices the pressure-release valve venting on each patient exhalation.What action should the respiratory therapist take?

• A) Replace the continuous positive airway pressure device
• B) Decrease the flow rate
• C) Increase the pressure level
• D) Remove the pressure-release valve

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