A 27-Year-Old Man with Food Poisoning Is Beginning to Develop

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old man with food poisoning is beginning to develop progressive paralysis. The respiratory therapist has been monitoring the patient's MIP and VC every 2 hours. The most recent results show that the patient continues to deteriorate: MIP = −17 cm H₂O, VC = 31 mL/kg. Which of the following could be appropriately recommended?

• A) Gastric lavage
• B) Oxygen therapy
• C) Medication to reverse the paralysis
• D) Mechanical ventilatory support

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