Which of the Following Would Decrease PaCO₂ When Ventilating a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would decrease PaCO₂ when ventilating a patient using synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation with pressure support?

• A)increase the level of pressure support
• B)decrease the tidal volume
• C)decrease the mechanical rate
• D)increase the FIO₂

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