A patient who is 88 cm (66ft 2in) tall and weighs 98 kg (215 lbs) is receiving VC ventilation with a tidal volume of 600 mL. A respiratory therapist observes the low exhaled volume and low pressure alarms activating with each breath. The following data are available: Exhaled Vt: 340-390 mL, Endo Tube size: 8.5 mm ID, Endo tube cuff pressure: 19 cmH₂O, Endo tube position: 18 cm above incisor, HR: 98/min, RR: 32/min, SpO2: 83. What could be the possible cause of low exhaled volume and low pressure alarms activating with each breath?
1) The tidal volume is set too low
2) The endo tube cuff pressure is too high
3) The endo tube position is incorrect
4) The patient's height and weight are not relevant to the issue