A patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage is intubated and placed on a mechanical volume-cycled ventilator in the spontaneous intermittent mandatory volume mode,FIO₂ 40%,rate 14,tidal volume 700,with 10 cm of PEEP.Which of the following indicates a need for the nurse to notify the physician?

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Increased jugular vein distension can indicate increased intrathoracic pressure, potentially exacerbating intracranial pressure (ICP) in a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is a critical concern that requires immediate physician notification.

A Patient with a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Is Intubated and Placed