Multiple Choice
How does noninvasive ventilation (NIV) benefit the patient with restrictive thoracic disease?
1) It rests the respiratory muscles.
2) It lowers the PaCO2.
3) It improves lung compliance.
4) It improves pulmonary function testing.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
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