A patient with which of the following CPIS criteria should be placed on empiric antibiotic therapy pending the outcome of a bronchial alveolar lavage?

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When all six criteria are used,a score >6 is considered evidence of the presence of VAP.It is generally accepted that measurements of the CPIS should be performed at the beginning of antibiotic therapy and after 2-3 days to reevaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.

A Patient with Which of the Following CPIS Criteria Should