Which of the Following Mechanically Ventilated Patients Shows Clinical Signs

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanically ventilated patients shows clinical signs of hypoventilation?

• A) A patient who is cool to the touch and has negative T waves on the ECG
• B) A patient who has twitchy extremities and also atrial flutter on the ECG
• C) A patient who is anxious and hypertensive and has elevated T waves on the ECG
• D) A patient who has cool, twitchy extremities and also low, rounded T waves on the ECG

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