A patient is receiving full ventilatory support with volume ventilation.At 0700 the respiratory therapist observes the pressure-,volume-,and flow-time scalars shown in "A" below.Six hours later the respiratory therapist observes the scalars shown in "B." The most appropriate action to take is which of the following? 
A) Increase the positive-end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) level.
B) Check the circuit for a leak.
C) Administer a bronchodilator.
D) Switch to pressure ventilation.
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