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