A 28-Year-Old Man with Botulism Poisoning Is Beginning to Develop

A 28-year-old man with botulism poisoning is beginning to develop progressive paralysis.The respiratory therapist has been monitoring the patient's MIP and VC every 2 hours.The most recent results show that the patient continues to deteriorate: MIP = -27 cm H₂O,VC = 32 mL/kg.Which of the following could be appropriately recommended?

A) Gastric lavage
B) Oxygen therapy
C) Medication to reverse the paralysis
D) Mechanical ventilatory support

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