A Mechanically Ventilated Patient Has a PaO₂ of 50 Mm

question 11

Multiple Choice

A mechanically ventilated patient has a PaO₂ of 50 mm Hg on an F_IO₂ of 0.60. The chest radiographs over the past 12 hours show worsening bilateral infiltrates. The patient's oxygenation status should be managed by using the:

• A) CPAP.
• B) frequency.
• C) F_IO₂.
• D) PEEP.

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