Which Statement by the Nurse When Explaining the Purpose of Positive

question 13

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 correct?

• A) "PEEP will prevent fibrosis of the lung from occurring."
• B) "PEEP will push more air into the lungs during inhalation."
• C) "PEEP allows the ventilator to deliver 100% oxygen to the lungs."
• D) "PEEP prevents the lung air sacs from collapsing during exhalation."

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