A nurse is caring for a patient with ARDS who is being treated with mechanical ventilation and high levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates that the PEEP may need to be reduced?

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The subcutaneous emphysema indicates barotrauma caused by positive pressure ventilation and PEEP. Bradycardia,hypoxemia,and bronchial breath sounds are all concerns and will need to be addressed,but they are not specific indications that PEEP should be reduced.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with ARDS Who