A Patient Is Being Mechanically Ventilated in the Synchronized Intermittent

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is being mechanically ventilated in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode at a rate of 4 breaths/min.His spontaneous respirations are 12 breaths/min.He receives a dose of morphine sulfate,and his spontaneous respirations decrease to 4 breaths/min.Which acid-base disturbance will likely occur?

• A) Metabolic acidosis
• B) Metabolic alkalosis
• C) Respiratory acidosis
• D) Respiratory alkalosis

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