When performing a lung recruitment strategy, which of the following would cause the therapist to stop?
1) Mean blood pressure drops of 80 to 65 mm Hg.
2) Heart rate increases from 88 to 110/min.
3) Patient has a run of premature ventricular complexes.
A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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A decrease in mean blood pressure and a significant increase in heart rate are expected during a lung recruitment strategy, however, the presence of a run of premature ventricular complexes indicates a potentially serious cardiac arrhythmia and the therapy should be stopped immediately.

When Performing a Lung Recruitment Strategy, Which of the Following