Multiple Choice
Your patient develops a fever while being mechanically ventilated in the control mode. As a result of the fever, the patient's CO2 production increases while alveolar ventilation is unchanged. What is the probable change in ABGs?
A) Increase in PaCO2
B) Decrease in PaO2
C) Decrease in PaCO2
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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