The 1.5-kg preterm neonate in the neonatal intensive care unit is intubated and mechanically ventilated. The ventilator is set to deliver a tidal volume of 6 mL with each breath. On day of life 1, the patient’s peak inspiratory pressure was 15 mm Hg. On day of life 3, the patient’s peak inspiratory pressure is 22 mm Hg. How does the nurse interpret this information?
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