What effect should the therapist expect to observe after successful initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)on a neonate who has a restrictive lung disorder?

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An appropriate level of CPAP must increase end-expiratory lung volume (functional residual capacity)and thereby improve oxygenation.CPAP therapy may or may not improve tidal volume and alveolar ventilation.In children and neonates with restrictive respiratory dysfunction and decreased lung compliance,CPAP therapy can raise tidal volume.

What Effect Should the Therapist Expect to Observe After Successful