What Considerations Need to Be Taken into Account When Applying

What considerations need to be taken into account when applying external positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to a home ventilator?
I. The ventilator circuit must be able to accommodate the weight of the PEEP valve.
II. The PEEP valve must be able to function at any angle.
III. Thoracostomy tubes need to be available to treat a pneumothorax.
IV. The exhalation ports must be free from obstructions.

A) II and IV only
B) I, II, and III only
C) I, II, and IV only
D) II, III, and IV only

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