Which patient would the nurse identify as benefiting from the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?
1. A 55-year-old female with an acute exacerbation of asthma
2. A 57-year-old male with a history of sleep apnea
3. A 48-year-old female with an acute myocardial infarction
4. A 72-year-old male with sepsis
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Rationale 1: Noninvasive ventilation is not used for an acute exacerbation of asthma.
Rationale 2: A patient with sleep apnea would benefit from the use of noninvasive ventilation.
Rationale 3: Noninvasive ventilation is not indicated in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
Rationale 4: Noninvasive ventilation is not indicated in the treatment of sepsis.
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