The nurse is caring for a preterm neonate who requires mechanical ventilation for treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.Because of the mechanical ventilation,the nurse should recognize an increased risk of what?

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Positive pressure introduced by mechanical apparatus has created an increase in the incidence of ruptured alveoli and subsequent pneumothorax and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.Tachypnea may be an indication of a pneumothorax,but it should not be transient.Meconium aspiration is not associated with mechanical ventilation.Retractions and nasal flaring are indications of the use of accessory muscles when the infant cannot obtain sufficient oxygen.The use of mechanical ventilation bypasses the infant's need to use these muscles.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Preterm Neonate Who Requires