You have intubated a 66-year-old female who was experiencing an acute exacerbation of her emphysema. What special consideration does this patient, with her specific pathology, require?
A) She requires hyperventilation to blow off excess CO2.
B) Oxygen flow should be limited to 4 lpm because of the hypoxic drive common in COPD patients.
C) While ventilating, you must allow for a prolonged expiratory phase.
D) She requires frequent, deep suctioning.
Question 2
In triage, the highest priority is given to patients tagged with the color:
a. black. c. green.
b. yellow. d. red.
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