The nurse anticipates that positive-end-expiratory-pressure (PEEP) will be utilized when a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is placed on mechanical ventilation for which purpose?

Provide for delivery of 100% oxygen to the lungs under pressure

Prevent the fibrotic infiltration of the lung tissue

Apply positive pressure during inhalation to fully inflate the lungs

Prevent alveolar collapse during expiration