You are called to the surgical ICU to assess Mrs. King, who had open heart surgery and is 20 hours postoperative. Describe how you would assess her readiness for extubation.

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3) You are called to the surgical ICU to assess Mrs. King, who had open heart surgery and is 20 hours postoperative. Describe how you would assess her readiness for extubation. 

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