A Client Who Is Being Mechanically Ventilated Has Positive End

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client who is being mechanically ventilated has positive end expiratory pressure set at 20 cm of water. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?

• A) Hemothorax
• B) Pneumothorax
• C) Increased venous return
• D) Hypertension

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