The respiratory therapist prepares to assist with a bronchoscopy of a patient in the ICU currently receiving mechanical ventilation in the VC,AC mode. The therapist should anticipate addressing all of the following considerations EXCEPT
A. introduction of the bronchoscope will create increased resistance to flow.
B. the tidal volume of the patient must be closely monitored during the procedure.
C. the patient's extrinsic PEEP levels will increase.
D. peak inspiratory pressure on the ventilator will rise.
Answer: C. the patient's extrinsic PEEP levels will increase.
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