An intubated, mechanically ventilated patient is suspected of developing nosocomial pneumonia. The pulmonologist decides to perform a bronchoscopy. Which bronchoscopy findings would be consistent with pneumonia?
I.alveolar collapse
II.distal purulent secretions
III.persistent secretions surging from distal bronchi during exhalation
IV.P/F ratio less than 50

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Distal purulent secretions and persistent secretions surging from distal bronchi during exhalation are consistent with pneumonia. A P/F ratio less than 50 indicates severe hypoxemia, which can be associated with pneumonia.

An Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Patient Is Suspected of Developing Nosocomial