A 54 y/o patient presents to the emergency department compla…

A 54 y/o patient presents to the emergency department complaining of a recent onset of muscle weakness, tingling in her feet that radiates to her knees, and difficulty eating and swallowing. The respiratory therapist monitors the patient’s vital capacity and reports progressive deterioration of values. These findings are most consistent with:

A patient recieving mechanical ventilation requires frequent…

A patient recieving mechanical ventilation requires frequent suctioning. During each suctioning procedure, the patient desaturates and develops tachycardia. Which of the following should the therapist do?I. Increase the FIO2 to 1.0 during suctioningII. Install a closed circuit suctioning systemIII. Increse PEEP during suctioingIV. Request a bolus of midazolam (Versed) prior to suctioning