All of the Following Indicate That a Patient Is Stable

question 25

Multiple Choice

All of the following indicate that a patient is stable enough to be considered for home ventilatory support except:

• A)pH = 7.34; PCO₂ = 48; HCO₃^- = 27
• B)FIO₂ = 35%
• C)15 cm H₂O positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
• D)absence of cardiac arrhythmias