The following vital capacity measurements were obtained every 4 hours from a patient with suspected Myesthenia-Gravis. Based on this data, what should the respiratory therapist recommend?
0800 | Vital Capacity = 2.0 Liters |
1200 | Vital Capacity = 1.4 Liters |
1600 | Vital Capacity = 0.8 Liters |
- Retest the vital capacity in 2 hours
- 2 LPM nasal cannula
- Non-invasive mask ventilation
- Nasotracheal suctioning