A 5 ft tall female who weighs 300 lb requires mechanical ventilation. If the prescribed tidal volume for this patient’s condition is 6 mL/kg IBW, where should the set tidal volume be set?

A. approximately 520 mL
B. approximately 380 mL
C. approximately 820 mL
D. approximately 290 mL


Answer: D

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