A patient was admitted to the critical care unit with acute respiratory failure.The patient has been on a ventilator for 3 days and is being considered for weaning.The ventilator high-pressure alarm keeps going off.When you enter the room,the ventilator inoperative alarm sounds.Which of the following criteria would indicate that the patient is ready to be weaned?

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The rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI)has been shown to be predictive of weaning success.To calculate the RSBI,the patient's respiratory rate and minute ventilation are measured for 1 minute during spontaneous breathing.The measured respiratory rate is then divided by the tidal volume (expressed in liters).An RSBI less than 105 is considered predictive of weaning success.If the patient meets criteria for weaning readiness and has an RSBI less than 105,a spontaneous breathing trial can be performed.

A Patient Was Admitted to the Critical Care Unit with Acute