All of the following are contraindications for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) EXCEPT:
a. facial and head trauma.
b. community-acquired pneumonia.
c. copious, viscous sputum.
d. severe upper GI bleeding.
B
Community-acquired pneumonia is an indication for NIV. NIV would not be recommended for patients with facial and head trauma, large amounts of secretions or thick secretions, or upper GI bleeding.
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