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A Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated Has the Following Ventilator Settings

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A patient being mechanically ventilated has the following ventilator settings: SIMV 16, PEEP 20 cm of H2O, FiO2 45%, tidal Volume .450 liters. What concerns will the nurse have for this patient?


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