Multiple Choice
During initial mechanical ventilation of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with chronic hypercapnia, what PaCO2 is most likely used as a target value?
A) 30 mm Hg
B) 40 mm Hg
C) 55 mm Hg
D) 75 mm Hg
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