Which Statement by the Nurse When Explaining the Purpose of Positive

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse when explaining the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the family members of a patient with ARDS is accurate?

• A) "PEEP will push more air into the lungs during inhalation."
• B) "PEEP prevents the lung air sacs from collapsing during exhalation."
• C) "PEEP will prevent lung damage while the patient is on the ventilator."
• D) "PEEP allows the breathing machine to deliver 100% oxygen to the lungs."

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