Which of the Following Actions Should a Therapist Consider in a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should a therapist consider in a patient suspected of having an airway obstruction while receiving HFV?

• A) Observe the patient's chest wall for movement.
• B) Increase conventional ventilation.
• C) Increase mean airway pressure on the HFV.
• D) Reduce the oscillatory amplitude.

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