A Patient with Respiratory Failure Has Hemodynamic Monitoring and Is

A patient with respiratory failure has hemodynamic monitoring and is receiving mechanical ventilation with peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 10 cm H₂O. Which information indicates that a change in the ventilator settings may be required?

A) The arterial line shows a blood pressure of 90/46.
B) The pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) is decreased.
C) The cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 58 beats/min.
D) The pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is increased.

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