A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation develops a right pneumothorax.Which action will the nurse anticipate taking next?
A) Increase the tidal volume and respiratory rate.
B) Increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) .
C) Perform endotracheal suctioning more frequently.
D) Lower the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) .
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