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The Respiratory Therapist Has Intubated a Patient with a Traumatic

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The respiratory therapist has intubated a patient with a traumatic brain injury whose respiration has deteriorated.Which of the following ventilatory strategies should the therapist try to minimize the effects on intracranial pressures?


A) Minimize peak inspiratory pressure
B) Increase mean airway pressure
C) Prolong inspiratory time
D) Decrease respiratory rate

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