Which of the Following Would Be Associated with a Fatal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be associated with a fatal outcome in a patient with pneumonia who is mechanically ventilated?

• A) Heart rate of 110 beats/min
• B) Multisystem organ failure
• C) Presence of purulent sputum
• D) Respiratory alkalosis

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