Multiple Choice
Which of the following are primary goals of mechanical ventilation?
1) Adequate alveolar ventilation (VA)
2) Maintaining adequate hemoglobin levels
3) Restoring acid-base balance
4) Maintaining adequate alveolar oxygenation
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
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