Which of the following is indicative of impending ventilatory failure?

A. spontaneous minute volume is greater than 5 L/min
B. spontaneous tidal volume of greater than 3 to 5 mL/kg
C. vital capacity is less than 15 mL/kg
D. spontaneous frequency of greater than 15/min


Answer: C

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