When Adjusting the FiO₂ Setting for a Patient Receiving Mechanical

question 80

Multiple Choice

When adjusting the FiO₂ setting for a patient receiving mechanical ventilatory support, what should your goal be?

• A) Decrease the FiO₂ to below 0.70 as soon as possible.
• B) Maintain the highest possible FiO₂ as long as needed.
• C) Decrease the FiO₂ to below 0.30 as soon as possible.
• D) Decrease the FiO₂ to below 0.50 as soon as possible.

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