A Patient Is Receiving a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure of 10

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a continuous positive airway pressure of 10 cm H₂O via mask from a Downs continuous positive airway pressure generator.During each inspiration,the pressure manometer decreases to 3 cm H₂O.The patient is diaphoretic,tachypneic,and tachycardic. To correct this situation,the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?

• A) Increase the gas flow
• B) Increase the pressure
• C) Tighten the fit of the mask
• D) Replace the spring-loaded valve

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