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A Patient Is Receiving a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure of 10

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A patient is receiving a continuous positive airway pressure of 10 cm H₂O via mask from a Downs continuous positive airway pressure generator.During each inspiration,the pressure manometer decreases to 3 cm H₂O.The patient is diaphoretic,tachypneic,and tachycardic. To correct this situation,the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?


A) Increase the gas flow
B) Increase the pressure
C) Tighten the fit of the mask
D) Replace the spring-loaded valve

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