The RT assesses the flow-time scalar from an apneic patient mechanically ventilated in the VC-CMV mode.The most appropriate action for this patient is to do which of the following? 
A) Decrease the set flow rate.
B) Reduce the set ventilator rate.
C) Increase the inspiratory time.
D) Decrease the set tidal volume.
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