A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure from a Freestanding,continuous-Flow
Multiple Choice
A patient is receiving continuous positive airway pressure from a freestanding,continuous-flow system.The respiratory therapist notices the pressure-release valve venting on each patient exhalation.What action should the respiratory therapist take?
A) Replace the continuous positive airway pressure device
B) Decrease the flow rate
C) Increase the pressure level
D) Remove the pressure-release valve
Correct Answer:
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