A respiratory therapist is treating a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). She applies positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the patient's airways. What effect will this have on functional residual capacity (FRC)?
A) It will have no effect on FRC.
B) It will decrease FRC.
C) It will increase FRC.D) PEEP should not be applied to patients with RDS.
C
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