A patient is admitted with respiratory failure and is being mechanically ventilated.The nurse understands there is a significant association between acute kidney injury and respiratory failure.How does mechanical ventilation alter kidney function?

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Mechanical ventilation can alter kidney function.Positive-pressure ventilation reduces blood flow to the kidney,lowers the glomerular filtration rate (GFR),and decreases urine output.These effects are intensified with the addition of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).

A Patient Is Admitted with Respiratory Failure and Is Being