In which of the following clinical situations is the incidence of auto-PEEP the greatest?
1) Patients with high respiratory rates
2) Intubated patients with obstructive lung disease
3) Patients with low minute volumes
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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Auto-PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) is most commonly seen in patients with high respiratory rates and those with obstructive lung disease, as both conditions can prevent complete exhalation before the next breath begins, leading to air trapping and increased intrathoracic pressure.

In Which of the Following Clinical Situations Is the Incidence