A Patient Is Being Mechanically Ventilated in the Synchronized Intermittent

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is being mechanically ventilated in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode at a rate of 4 breaths/min.His spontaneous respirations are 12 breaths/min.He receives a dose of morphine sulfate,and his respirations decrease to 4 breaths/min.What adjustments may need to be made to the patient's ventilator settings?

• A) Add positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
• B) Add pressure support.
• C) Change to assist/control ventilation at a rate of 4 breaths/min.
• D) Increase the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation respiratory rate.

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