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Which one of the following statements about compartment syndrome is true?

A) "It can be treated in the prehospital setting by applying warm packs and elevating the extremity." B) "It is commonly associated with bone fractures and can result in hemorrhagic shock if not treated." C) "It describes swelling in the tissues that can result in the loss of an extremity." D) "It is a life-threatening condition that will lead to death if not recognized and treated."

The respiratory therapist is evaluating the following ventilator flow sheet. The recommendation that is most appropriate in this situation is which of the following?

Time PIP (cm H2O) Pplateau (cm H2O) PEEPE (cm H2O) Exhaled VT (mL) Flow rate (L/min) 0800 35 30 5 1000 60 1000 39 34 5 1000 60 1100 45 39 5 1000 60 1130 50 44 5 1000 60 a. Increase extrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPE). b. Suction the airway. c. Switch out the heat moisture exchanger (HME). d. Administer a bronchodilator.