Which of the following ventilator changes is most likely to increase the functional reserve capacity (FRC) and reduce the extent of acute lung injury?

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Increasing Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) helps to keep alveoli open at the end of expiration, thereby increasing the functional reserve capacity (FRC) and reducing the risk of acute lung injury by preventing alveolar collapse.

Which of the Following Ventilator Changes Is Most Likely to Increase