Generally accepted ventilatory weaning criteria includes a ____.
A. vital capacity of greater than 5 mL/kg
B. minute ventilation of less than 15 L with satisfactory blood gases
C. spontaneous VT of greater than 5 mL/kg
D. PaCO2 of less than 65 mm Hg with normal pH
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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