Mr. Flоwers а 65 yeаr оld mаn with COPD whо is intubated for acute respiratory failure. He was placed on Volume Control on A/C 14, Vt 500 mL, FiO2 35%, PEEP 5 cmH2O and a flow 60 L/min. ABGs on the vent settings were: pH 7.44, PaCO2 34 torr, PaO2 110 torr, SvO2 0.77 and C(a-v)O2 4.4 vol%. Shortly after intubation he developed hypotension and a BTFDC was inserted at bedside. The following measurements are obtained:PAP: 45/24 mmHgPCWP: 6 mmHgCVP: 1 torrB/P: 90/60 (mean 70)SVR: 930 dynes.sec.cm-5C.O.: 3.8 L/minWhich of the following is the MOST likely cause for his condition?