An Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Patient Is Suspected of Developing Nosocomial

An intubated, mechanically ventilated patient is suspected of developing nosocomial pneumonia. The pulmonologist decides to perform a bronchoscopy. Which bronchoscopy findings would be consistent with pneumonia?
1) Alveolar collapse
2) Distal purulent secretions
3) Persistent secretions surging from distal bronchi during exhalation
4) P/F ratio less than 50

A) 2, 3, and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 only
D) 3 and 4 only

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