A Patient Is Being Mechanically Ventilated with SIMV at a Rate

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is being mechanically ventilated with SIMV at a rate of 25 breaths per minute. Why should the nurse question this order?

• A) The rate could be too high for this mode.
• B) The patient would be more comfortable with a different mode.
• C) The patient is not receiving enough sedation.
• D) SIMV is always used in combination with PEEP.

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