The respiratory therapist notices the low pressure alarm sounding from the ventilator for the patient in ICU Bed 1. As the therapist enters the room, she notes that during inspiration, the pressure manometer reads 6 cm H2O. The therapist's first action should be to
A. look for a kink in the circuit.
B. change modes of ventilation.
C. check the exhalation valve.
D. suction the patient.
Answer: C. check the exhalation valve.
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