A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has an exhaled tidal volume (V_T) of 500 mL and a positive-end expiratory pressure setting (PEEP) of 5 cm H₂O.Patient-ventilator system checks reveal the following data: The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following for this patient?
1) Tracheobronchial suctioning
2) Increase in the set tidal volume
3) Beta adrenergic bronchodilator therapy
4) Increase positive end expiratory pressure

Question

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has an exhaled tidal volume (V_T) of 500 mL and a positive-end expiratory pressure setting (PEEP) of 5 cm H₂O.Patient-ventilator system checks reveal the following data:

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has an exhaled tidal volume (V<sub>T</sub>) of 500 mL and a positive-end expiratory pressure setting (PEEP) of 5 cm H<sub>2</sub>O.Patient-ventilator system checks reveal the following data: The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following for this patient? 1) Tracheobronchial suctioning 2) Increase in the set tidal volume 3) Beta adrenergic bronchodilator therapy 4) Increase positive end expiratory pressure A) 1 and 3 only B) 2 and 4 only C) 1,2 and 3 only D) 2,3 and 4 only

The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following for this patient?
1) Tracheobronchial suctioning
2) Increase in the set tidal volume
3) Beta adrenergic bronchodilator therapy
4) Increase positive end expiratory pressure

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The Answer is A

A Patient Receiving Mechanical Ventilation Has an Exhaled Tidal Volume