A patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage is intubated and placed on a mechanical ventilator. When monitoring the patient, the nurse will need to notify the health care provider if the patient develops

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Increases in JVD in a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage may indicate an increase in intra-cranial pressure (ICP) and that the PEEP setting is too high for this patient. A respiratory rate of 18, O₂ saturation of 94%, and green nasogastric tube drainage are normal.

A Patient with a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Is Intubated and Placed