A patient has been using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP),and now the health care provider is recommending bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP).The patient is asking the nurse to explain the difference again.Which response is appropriate?
A)"CPAP maintains a set positive airway pressure during inspiration only."
B)"CPAP opens the airways during inspiration and allows them to close during expiration."
C)"BiPAP maintains a set pressure that is the same for inspiration and expiration."
D)"BiPAP delivers sufficient expiratory pressure to keep the airways open."

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BiPAP uses two modes of pressure: one for inspiration and one for expiration.During expiration,BiPAP delivers sufficient pressure to keep the airways open.CPAP maintains a set positive airway pressure during inspiration and expiration.It keeps the airways open and prevents upper airway collapse.

A Patient Has Been Using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP),and