You are using an automatic transport ventilator (ATV) for a patient who has a poor respiratory effort. Which one of the following is the best indicator of adequate ventilation?
A) The preset tidal and minute volumes on the ATV are being used.
B) There is no air leak between the mask and the patient's face.
C) The inspiratory to expiratory ratio is 2 seconds to 1 second.
D) The chest rises and falls.
D
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