Which of the following changes can be expected when weaning a patient through a T tube trial?
1. Increase in respiratory rate of 10/min
2. Increase in heart rate of 15 to 20/min
3. 5 to 10 mm Hg rise in the arterial PCO2
4. Doubling of the minute ventilation
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: B
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