A respiratory therapist is reviewing the medical record of a patient receiving PC, A/C ventilation. The ventilator flow sheet shows both a gradual decrease in plateau pressures and a recent increase in peak airway pressures. What conclusions can be made?

A. deceased pulmonary compliance, increased dynamic compliance
B. decreased static compliance, decreased airway resistance
C. increased static compliance, decreased dynamic compliance
D. increased pulmonary compliance, increased airway resistance

Answer: D. increased pulmonary compliance, increased airway resistance

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