The nurse is caring for a preterm neonate who requires mechanical ventilation for treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse should recognize that, because of the mechanical ventilation, there is an increased risk of which of the following?

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Mechanical ventilation, especially at high pressures, can increase the risk of alveolar rupture due to the excessive force applied to the lungs. This condition is also known as a pneumothorax, where air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Preterm Neonate Who Requires