Multiple Choice
The respiratory therapist observes the pressure-time scalar seen below.Wave A was generated at 1300 hour and wave B at 1600 hour.The action that is most appropriate for this situation is which of the following?
A) Add positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) .
B) Change the endotracheal tube (ET) .
C) Change to pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation (PC-CMV) .
D) Administer a bronchodilator.
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