What Is the Most Important Prerequisite for Weaning a Patient

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the most important prerequisite for weaning a patient from ventilatory support?

• A)improvement in the original problem requiring mechanical ventilation
• B)assurance that the patient's ventilatory demand exceeds the patient's capacity
• C)objective evidence indicating good respiratory muscle endurance
• D)ability to maintain adequate oxygenation with an FIO₂ less than 0.4

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