Which of the following are contraindications for sending a patient home on a mechanical ventilator?
I.PEEP greater that 10 cm H₂O
II.Inadequate utilities to operate medical devices
III.Oxygen setting above 40%
IV.Presence of elementary age children in the home
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I, II and III
C) II, III and IV
D) I and III

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Examples of indicators of a medical condition too unstable for the home and long term care setting are: I)PEEP greater that 10 cm H₂O,II)Inadequate utilities to operate medical devices,and III)Oxygen setting above 40%.

Which of the Following Are Contraindications for Sending a Patient