Which of the Following Should the Practitioner Use as a Rationale

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the practitioner use as a rationale to disqualify a patient from a weaning trial?

• A)Heart rate less than 140 beats per minute but still above 80 bpm
• B)Mentation clearing
• C)Lack of spontaneous respiratory drive
• D)PaO₂ / FIO₂ ratio of 220

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