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53. A patient with severe respiratory failure is unresponsive to conventional ventilation and has worsening hypoxemia. What urgent intervention might be considered as ordered by the physician?

A. Increase sedation only
B. Preparation for proning or ECMO
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C. Discontinuation of ventilator
D. Administration of diuretics

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  • Increase sedation only
  • Preparation for proning or ECMO
  • Discontinuation of ventilator
  • Administration of diuretics

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