A patient in the ICU is being ventilated with PC, SIMV with a set inspiratory pressure of 62 cm H2O. The respiratory therapist notes that the patient's SpO2 is 92% and PETCO2 is 25 torr. The pressure-volume waveform reveals over-distension. The therapist should

A. decrease the respiratory rate.
B. decrease the PEEP.
C. increase the expiratory time.
D. decrease the inspiratory pressure.

Answer: D. decrease the inspiratory pressure.

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