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A Patient Was Admitted with Acute Lung Failure

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A patient was admitted with acute lung failure.The patient has been on a ventilator for 3 days and is being considered for weaning.Which criteria would indicate that the patient is ready to be weaned?


A) FiO₂ greater than 50%
B) Rapid shallow breathing index less than 105
C) Minute ventilation greater than 10 L/min
D) Vital capacity/kg greater than or equal to 15 mL

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