A Patient with ARDS Who Is Receiving Mechanical Ventilation Using

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with ARDS who is receiving mechanical ventilation using synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) has settings of fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO₂) 80%, tidal volume 500, rate 18, and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 5 cm. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

• A) Oxygen saturation 99%
• B) Patient respiratory rate 22 breaths/min
• C) Crackles audible at lung bases
• D) Apical pulse rate 104 beats/min

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