For Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) Is Useful

question 10

Multiple Choice

For mechanically ventilated patients, pressure support ventilation (PSV) is useful to compensate for the increased work of breathing due to:

• A) airflow resistance.
• B) compliance.
• C) respiratory muscle fatigue.
• D) ventilation/perfusion mismatch.

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