A Physician Requests That You Switch from Pressure-Triggering a Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

A physician requests that you switch from pressure-triggering a patient to flow-triggering. Which of the following new settings would be appropriate?

• A) Base flow = 0 L/min; trigger at 2 L/min
• B) Base flow = 10 L/min; trigger at -2 cm H₂O
• C) Base flow = 10 L/min; trigger at 2 L/min
• D) Base flow = 0 L/min; trigger at 10 cm H₂O

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