A Patient on NPPV Has an Increase in Lung Compliance

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient on NPPV has an increase in lung compliance.If the set pressure remains the same what will happen to the delivered Vt?

• A) It will remain the same.
• B) It will increase.
• C) It will decrease.
• D) It will remain the same if the RAW decreases at the same time.

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