An intubated patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is breathing on pressure support ventilation (PSV) 13 cm H2O with positive-end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 5 cm H2O and a flow cycle setting of 25%.The pressure-time scalar shown in the figure is evaluated by the respiratory therapist.What action should the respiratory therapist take at this time? 
A) The patient and ventilator are synchronized and no change should be made.
B) The inspiratory flow rate should be increased to match the patient's needs.
C) The flow cycle setting should be increased to allow more time for exhalation.
D) The pressure support setting should be increased to match the peak pressure.
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