Multiple Choice
A 75-kg patient is on a ventilator and may be ready for extubation.A respiratory therapist assesses the patient's rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) .Which result best suggests that the patient is ready for a spontaneous breathing trial?
A) RSBI = 150
B) RSBI = 125
C) RSBI = 110
D) RSBI = 90
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