Which of the following would indicate that a patient is not sufficiently stable for home mechanical ventilation?
1) Severe dyspnea while breathing on the ventilator
2) Airway secretions cleared only by suctioning
3) Frequent premature ventricular contractions
4) Use of a cuffed oral endotracheal tube

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1) Severe dyspnea while on the ventilator indicates inadequate ventilation or underlying pathology not well controlled, making the patient unstable for home ventilation. 3) Frequent premature ventricular contractions can signify underlying cardiac issues that need to be addressed before considering home ventilation. 4) A cuffed oral endotracheal tube is typically used for acute care settings and suggests the patient requires a more secure airway management than what is usually manageable at home, indicating instability for home care.

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