On the Basis of the Following Pressure-Volume Loop,what Ventilator Setting

question 11

Multiple Choice

On the basis of the following pressure-volume loop,what ventilator setting change should the therapist make?

• A)Check the inflation pressure on the endotracheal tube cuff.
• B)Increase the pressure limit.
• C)Increase the delivered tidal volume.
• D)Increase the inspiratory flow.

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