A patient with COPD has been difficult to wean from mechanical ventilation.To minimize CO₂ production,the caloric intake of the patient should consist mainly of: A) Protein B) Carbohydrate C) Fat D) Glucose

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Fat produces the least amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) per calorie when metabolized compared to carbohydrates and proteins. Therefore, for a COPD patient who is difficult to wean from mechanical ventilation, a diet high in fat would minimize CO2 production, potentially easing the weaning process.

A Patient with COPD Has Been Difficult to Wean from Mechanical