What is the recommended frequency proposed by the Task Force to assess patients for ventilator discontinuation via the wean screen?
A. hourly
B. once per shift
C. daily
D. clinician judgment
ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: The task force has formulated assessment criteria to use for ventilator discontinuation. These criteria are listed on page 318 in the text. At the same time, the task force recommends that when a patient's underlying respiratory disease begins to stabilize and reverse, the therapist should conduct a daily wean screen using these measurements and standards.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C.?
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