Which of the Following Changes Can Be Expected When Weaning

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes can be expected when weaning a patient through a T tube trial?
1) Increase in respiratory rate of 10/min
2) Increase in heart rate of 15 to 20/min
3) 5 to 10 mm Hg rise in the arterial PCO₂
4) Doubling of the minute ventilation

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

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