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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) via mechanical ventilation. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of PEEP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Tension pneumothorax. When a client is receiving PEEP via mechanical ventilation, there is a risk of developing a tension pneumothorax, which is a serious condition where air accumulates in the pleural space under pressure, leading to lung collapse and compromised circulation. Monitoring for tension pneumothorax is crucial because it can be life-threatening if not promptly treated.
Hypoxemia (choice
A) is a common complication in clients on mechanical ventilation but is not specifically associated with PEEP. Malignant hypertension (choice
C) is not a typical adverse effect of PEEP. Atelectasis (choice
D) is a condition where part or all of the lung collapses, which can be a concern in ventilated clients but is not directly related to PEEP.
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