Physiological goals of artificial ventilatory support include which of the following?
1) Support or manipulate gas exchange.
2) Reduce or manipulate the work of breathing.
3) Increase lung volume.
A)1 and 2 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)1 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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The physiological goals of artificial ventilatory support include support or manipulation of gas exchange, reduction or manipulation of the work of breathing, and an increase in lung volume. All three of these goals can help improve respiratory function and oxygenation in patients with respiratory failure or other respiratory disorders. Therefore, all options are included in the answer.

Physiological Goals of Artificial Ventilatory Support Include Which of the Following