The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury intubated and placed on a mechanical ventilator. When monitoring the client, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the health care provider?

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

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Head