The flow-time curve shows small oscillations after the peak flow rate has been reached.The respiratory therapist can alleviate this by making which of the following ventilator adjustments?
A) Increase the set flow rate.
B) Increase the inspiratory time.
C) Decrease the inspiratory rise time.
D) Increase the inspiratory rise time.
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