Which of the Following Would Be Associated with a Fatal

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be associated with a fatal outcome in a patient with pneumonia who is mechanically ventilated?

• A)heart rate of 110 beats/min
• B)multisystem organ failure
• C)presence of purulent sputum
• D)respiratory alkalosis

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