All of the following indicate that a patient is stable enough to be considered for home ventilatory support except:

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Good candidates for home mechanical ventilation include (1) patients unable to maintain adequate ventilation over prolonged periods (noninvasive nocturnal or intermittent use in particular), (2) patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation for long-term survival, and (3) patients who are terminally ill with short life expectancies. Table 56-5 provides more detailed profiles of these patient groups.

All of the Following Indicate That a Patient Is Stable