Which Statement by the Nurse When Explaining the Purpose of Positive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse when explaining the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the patient's caregiver 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% O₂ to the lungs."

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