A Nonintubated Patient Should Be Monitored for Lung Volumes in the Presence

question 35

Multiple Choice

A nonintubated patient should be monitored for lung volumes in the presence of the following clinical conditions except:

• A)deteriorating blood gases.
• B)receipt of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation.
• C)respiratory rate less than 30 breaths/min.
• D)central nervous system depression.

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