Which of the following ventilatory parameters would indicate that a patient has impending ventilatory failure?

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A respiratory rate of greater than 35 per minute is indicative of impending ventilatory failure.Ventilatory parameters include tidal volume,minute volume,frequency,and the rapid-shallow-breathing index.Tidal volumes of less than 3 to 5 ml/kg are indicative of impending ventilatory failure.A minute volume in excess of 10 L/min is also indicative of impending failure.The rapid-shallow-breathing index is often used as a weaning criterion.An index of 130 or greater is an indication of impending failure.

Which of the Following Ventilatory Parameters Would Indicate That a Patient