In a patient receiving mechanical ventilation with a constant tidal volume,an airway resistance increase is indicated by which of the following?

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Airway resistance can be estimated for a ventilated patient using transairway pressure (P_TA).When peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)increases and plateau pressure (P_plateau)remains relatively unchanged,there is an increase in P_TA.An increased P_plateauand a stable PIP indicates a decrease in static compliance.

In a Patient Receiving Mechanical Ventilation with a Constant Tidal