Although an Increased Use of Accessory Ventilatory Muscles Coupled with Rapid

question 13

Multiple Choice

Although an increased use of accessory ventilatory muscles coupled with rapid, shallow breathing may signal impending diaphragmatic fatigue, which of the following signs is typically seen in critically ill patients with ventilatory failure and diaphragmatic fatigue?

• A) Retractions
• B) Cyanosis
• C) Abdominal paradox
• D) Stridor

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