Which of the following is likely to occur when decreasing the expiratory positive airway pressure in the patient being ventilated using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation?

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Decreasing the expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) in noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) reduces the pressure support during expiration, which can lead to an increase in tidal volume. This is because the difference between the inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) and EPAP (the pressure support level) becomes greater, allowing for a larger volume of air to be inspired during each breath.

Which of the Following Is Likely to Occur When Decreasing