Which of the following ventilator modes decreases the effect of airway resistance on the patient's spontaneous breathing?
A) Pressure-support ventilation
B) Pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation
C) Volume-controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation
D) Volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

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Pressure-support ventilation is a spontaneous breath type of ventilation that allows the operator to select a pressure to support the patient's work of breathing and counteract airway resistance.

Which of the Following Ventilator Modes Decreases the Effect of Airway