Increasing the functional residual capacity of a spontaneously breathing patient to improve oxygenation can be accomplished by which of the following?
A) Inspiratory plateau
B) Positive end-expiratory pressure
C) Negative end-expiratory pressure
D) Continuous positive airway pressure

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Continuous positive airway pressure is a technique in which a patient breathes spontaneously at an elevated baseline pressure.This increases the functional residual capacity and mean airway pressure and improves lung recruitment and oxygenation.

Increasing the Functional Residual Capacity of a Spontaneously Breathing Patient