Which of the Following Would Decrease PaCO₂ When Ventilating a Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would decrease PaCO₂ when ventilating a patient using intermittent mandatory ventilation with pressure support?

• A) Increase the level of pressure support.
• B) Decrease the tidal volume.
• C) Decrease the mechanical rate.
• D) Increase the FiO_2.

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