How should tidal volume be determined for an obese patient?
A) Based on actual body weight
B) Based on predicted body weight
C) Based on chest rise
D) Based on arterial blood gas results

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Tidal volume in obese patients should always be determined based on predicted, NOT actual, body weight since lung size is not based on weight, it is based on height and gender.

How Should Tidal Volume Be Determined for an Obese Patient