A patient is receiving continuous positive airway pressure from a freestanding,continuous-flow system.The respiratory therapist notices the pressure-release valve venting on each patient exhalation.What action should the respiratory therapist take?
A) Replace the continuous positive airway pressure device
B) Decrease the flow rate
C) Increase the pressure level
D) Remove the pressure-release valve

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When the pressure-release valve is activated,it indicates that the threshold resistor or spring-loaded valve is jammed,and the patient's exhaled volume is not exiting through the continuous positive airway pressure valve.This is not proper function and indicates that the device needs to be replaced.

A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure from a Freestanding,continuous-Flow