During the Course of Several Patient-Ventilator System Checks a Respiratory

question 34

Multiple Choice

During the course of several patient-ventilator system checks a respiratory therapist notices that the patient's peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is rising,while the plateau pressure (Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ) has remained the same.This most likely indicates which of the following?

• A) Decrease in dynamic compliance
• B) Increase in airway resistance
• C) Decrease in static compliance
• D) Increase in elastic recoil of alveolar walls

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