Which of the following is especially useful in preventing hypoventilation and respiratory acidosis in the final stages of weaning with SIMV when the patient's spontaneous breathing is assuming a significant portion of the total minute volume?
A. PRVC
B. MMV
C. VV+
D. PAV
Answer: B
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