A patient with respiratory failure has arterial pressure-based cardiac output (APCO)monitoring and is receiving mechanical ventilation with peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)of 12 cm H₂O. Which information indicates that a change in the ventilator settings may be required?

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The hypotension suggests that the high intrathoracic pressure caused by the PEEP may be decreasing venous return and (potentially)cardiac output. The other assessment data would not be a direct result of PEEP and mechanical ventilation.

A Patient with Respiratory Failure Has Arterial Pressure-Based Cardiac Output