A patient is receiving proportional assist ventilation (PAV). During the course of being mechanically ventilated, the patient develops a leak around the cuff of the endotracheal tube. What should the therapist expect to occur in this situation?
A. PAV will deliver more flow and pressure to the patient.
B. The patient will exhibit a decreased demand for flow and pressure.
C. The high pressure alarm will repeatedly sound.
D. The patient's airway resistance will increase and lung elastance will decrease.
ANS: A
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