A Patient Is Being Mechanically Ventilated with SIMV at a Rate

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is being mechanically ventilated with SIMV at a rate of 2

• A)the rate could be too high for this mode.
• B)the patient will be more comfortable with a different mode.
• C)the patient is not receiving enough sedation.
• D)SIMV is always used in combination with PEEP.
• E)The nurse may question this order since

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