A Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated Requires Increasing PEEP for Worsening

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Multiple Choice

A patient being mechanically ventilated requires increasing PEEP for worsening ARDS. The order for PEEP is now at 20 cm of H₂O. The nurse will need to contact the physician immediately if which condition develops?

• A) Lung sounds greater on one side than the other
• B) Lung sounds with crackles
• C) Diminished peripheral pulses
• D) High-pressure alarm

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