15. A patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is on a ventilator with high PEEP. The nurse observes increasing shortness of breath and decreased oxygen saturation. What is the immediate concern?
A.
Patient is anxious
B.
Barotrauma (e.g., pneumothorax) or ventilator-associated pneumonia
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C.
Sedation is too deep
D.
Equipment malfunction
📖 Additional Information
Patient is anxious
Barotrauma (e.g., pneumothorax) or ventilator-associated pneumonia
