The initial step in the management of patient-ventilator asynchrony is which of the following?
A) Lower the high pressure alarm setting.
B) Check the endotracheal tube cuff pressure.
C) Ventilate the patient with a manual resuscitator bag.
D) Check the low and high pressure alarm settings.
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