A patient with a tracheostomy tube is receiving positive-pressure ventilation through a volume ventilator. Over the past 5 minutes, the peak inspiratory pressure has risen, and the pressure limit alarm is now sounding. On quick examination, you notice a generalized decreased in breath sounds. Which of the following problems is most likely?
A) partial obstruction of the tracheostomy tube
B) complete obstruction of the tracheostomy tube
C) development of a left-sided pneumothorax
D) obstruction of the left bronchus by a mucus plug
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