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    A Patient Has Had Chronic Ventilatory Failure for Several Years
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A Patient Has Had Chronic Ventilatory Failure for Several Years

Question 5

Question 5

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A patient has had chronic ventilatory failure for several years. What is the primary factor that determines her breathing pattern?


A) Muscle efficiency
B) Ventilatory efficiency
C) Heart function
D) Work efficiency

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