The Values Below Pertain to a Patient Who Is Being

question 32

Multiple Choice

The values below pertain to a patient who is being mechanically ventilated with a measured exhaled tidal volume (V_T ) of 700 mL. Analysis of this data points to which of the following conclusions?

• A) Airway resistance in increasing.
• B) Airway resistance is decreasing.
• C) Lung compliance is increasing.
• D) Lung compliance is decreasing.

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