A patient being ventilated mechanically develops respiratory alkalosis. The high-pressure alarm has sounded frequently for this patient. The nurse suspects which of the following is occurring with this patient?
A) The patient is on assist control mode.
B) The patient is on SIMV mode and the set rate is too low.
C) The patient is on pressure support mode.
D) The patient is on pressure-controlled setting.
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