Which of the following four adult patients receiving ventilatory support is the best candidate for weaning? VC V_E MVV MIF V_D/V_T

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The patient has a VC of 12 mL/kg, a V_E of 8 mL/kg/min, a MVV of 22 L/min, a MIF of -22 cmH₂O, and a V_D/V_T of 0.58. This patient has a normal VC, a low V_E, a normal MVV, a normal MIF, and a normal V_D/V_T. This patient is the best candidate for weaning because they have no signs of respiratory distress.

Which of the Following Four Adult Patients Receiving Ventilatory Support