What goal(s) does the practitioner hope to achieve when selecting initial ventilatory support set-tings? 1. Optimize oxygenation. 2. Optimize ventilation. 3. Maintain acid-base balance. 4. Avoid harmful side effects
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: D
In the selection of initial ventilator settings, the goal is to optimize the patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance while avoiding harmful side effects.
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