Which of the Following Indicate That a Patient Being Considered

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicate that a patient being considered for extubation can provide adequate clearance of pulmonary secretions?
1) The patient has a maximum inspiratory pressure of 73 cm H₂O.
2) The patient is alert and cooperative.
3) The patient has a dead space-to-tidal volume ratio of 0.7.
4) The patient coughs rigorously on suctioning.

• A)1 and 3 only
• B)1, 2, and 4 only
• C)3 and 4 only
• D)2, 3, and 4 only

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