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A Mechanically Ventilated Patient Exhibits a Sudden Decrease in End-Tidal

Question 13

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A mechanically ventilated patient exhibits a sudden decrease in end-tidal CO₂ levels. All of the following are possible causes of this change except:

A) massive pulmonary embolism
B) disconnection of the ventilator
C) increase in CO₂ production
D) sudden drop in cardiac output

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