Which of the Following Findings Is NOT an Exclusion Criterion

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings is NOT an exclusion criterion for using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the patient with acute respiratory failure?

• A)apnea
• B)hemodynamic or cardiac instability
• C)low risk of aspiration
• D)lack of cooperation by the patient

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