Multiple Choice
The respiratory therapist observes the following pressure-time and flow-time scalars following a patient being intubated and placed on a mechanical ventilator using volume ventilation.The most appropriate action is which of the following?
A) Increase the set flow rate.
B) Switch to pressure control.
C) Increase the set tidal volume.
D) Change to a decelerating flow pattern.
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