Multiple Choice
A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has a tracheostomy tube in place.He has been unable to perform an SBT successfully and has been receiving mechanical ventilation for 4 months.An appropriate recommendation for this patient might be which of the following?
1) Transfer to a long-term care facility
2) Evaluation for the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
3) Termination of ventilation
4) Waiting until the primary cause of respiratory failure has been resolved
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 4 only
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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