On palpating the neck region of a patient on a mechanical ventilator, you notice a crackling sound and sensation. What is the most likely cause of this observation?
A) Subcutaneous emphysema
B) Upper bronchial obstruction
C) Pneumonia of the upper lobes
D) Atelectasis of the upper lobes
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