A patient being mechanically ventilated has the following ventilator settings: SIMV 16, PEEP 20 cm of H₂O, FiO₂ 45%, tidal volume .450 liters. What concerns will the nurse have for this patient?

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High PEEP levels, such as 20 cm of H2O, increase the risk of barotrauma, which is injury to the lungs due to excessive pressure.

A Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated Has the Following Ventilator Settings