The nurse is caring for a client who is being mechanically ventilated. For which potential complications should the nurse plan care for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Pneumothorax
2. Aspiration pneumonia
3. Reduced cardiac output
4. Gastrointestinal bleeding
5. Subcutaneous emphysema
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
1. Mechanical ventilation can cause barotrauma. Pneumothorax may result.
2. Aspiration pneumonia is not an identified complication from mechanical ventilation.
3. Decreased cardiac output is a risk with mechanical ventilation.
4. GI bleeding is another potential complication of mechanical ventilation.
5. Mechanical ventilation can cause barotrauma. Subcutaneous emphysema may result.
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