Which of the following are indications for capnography?
1. Evaluating the response to therapies affecting ventilation/perfusion ratio () relationships
2. Determining the position of an artificial airway (trachea vs. esophagus)
3. Assessing a patient's readiness for weaning from ventilatory support
4. Monitoring the integrity of the ventilatory circuit and artificial airway
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
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