CPAP is NOT appropriate for patients with:

A) acute or chronic bronchospasm.
B) slow, shallow respiratory effort.
C) an oxygen saturation less than 90%.
D) evidence of congestive heart failure.


Answer: B) slow, shallow respiratory effort.

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