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For Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) Is Useful

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For mechanically ventilated patients, pressure support ventilation (PSV) is useful to compensate for the increased work of breathing due to:

A) airflow resistance.
B) compliance.
C) respiratory muscle fatigue.
D) ventilation/perfusion mismatch.

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