The PaCO₂ of a Patient Is 65 Mm Hg

question 15

Multiple Choice

The PaCO₂ of a patient is 65 mm Hg. Which of the following ventilator changes would be least effective in normalizing the PaCO₂?

• A) Increase the frequency.
• B) Increase the tidal volume.
• C) Increase the pressure support.
• D) Decrease the PEEP.

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