In anticipation of an increased workload for a patient in the ICU who is ventilated,you decide to adjust the ventilator parameters.Which of the following would be the best adjustment to make?

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For ventilated ICU patients,walking a few steps can be extremely strenuous and may require adjustment of ventilatory parameters.These adjustments include a greater concentration of oxygen should be delivered for at least 3 to 5 minutes before the activity and continued afterward for 10 minutes or so until the patient has recovered from the increased exertion.Additionally,the heart rate and blood pressure should return to within 5% to 10% of baseline values.

In Anticipation of an Increased Workload for a Patient in the ICU