Which of the Following Is False About Artificial Tracheal Airways

Which of the following is false about artificial tracheal airways and weaning?

A) There are decreases in tube inner diameter (ID) and increases in V_E increase the work of breathing.
B) The added work due to artificial airways can increase ventilator dependence.
C) Artificial airways can increase the work of breathing nearly three-fold.
D) Tracheostomy tubes increase the work of breathing more than can endotracheal tubes.

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