Which of the Following Values Would Be Associated with Impending

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following values would be associated with impending ventilatory failure in a patient with myasthenia gravis?
1) NIF -15cm H₂O
2) VC 10 mL/kg
3) PaCO₂43 mm Hg
4) pH 7.36

• A) 1
• B) 1, 2
• C) 2, 4
• D) 1, 2, 3

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, reflecting how well the body is functioning.

Fever

A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an infection.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed from the dissolution of carbon dioxide in water, playing an important role in the buffering of blood pH.

Lemon Juice

A sour liquid produced by squeezing lemons, known for its high vitamin C content and culinary and cleaning uses.