Which of the following is likely to occur when decreasing the expiratory positive airway pressure in the patient being ventilated using noninvasive ventilation?

a. Improved PaO2
b. Increased functional residual capacity
c. Increased tidal volume
d. Increased inspiratory positive airway pressure


ANS: C

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