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When Should Initiation of Noninvasive Ventilation Be Considered in Patients

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When should initiation of noninvasive ventilation be Considered in patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
I.Forced vital capacity is less than 50% predicted.
II.Abnormal sleep study suggesting hypoventilation and hypercarbia
III.SpO₂ is less than 95% while awake.
IV.Maximal expiratory pressure is less than 40 cm H₂O.


A) I and II
B) I, III, IV
C) II and III
D) I, II, III, IV

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