Which of the Following Changes Can Be Expected When Weaning

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes can be expected when weaning a patient through a T-tube trial?
I.increase in respiratory rate of 10/min
II.increase in heart rate of 15 to 20/min
III.5 to 10 mm Hg rise in the arterial PCO₂
IV.doubling of the minute ventilation

• A)II and IV
• B)I, II, and III
• C)III and IV
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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