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45. A patient on mechanical ventilation with ARDS has a plateau pressure of 35 cmH2O. What is the critical implication of this finding?

A. Patient is recovering
B. High risk of barotrauma and lung injury
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C. Low risk of lung injury
D. Patient is hyperventilating

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  • Patient is recovering
  • High risk of barotrauma and lung injury
  • Low risk of lung injury
  • Patient is hyperventilating

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