A Patient with COPD Is Placed on NPPV

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with COPD is placed on NPPV.The patient develops sudden shortness of breath,asymmetrical chest movement,and tracheal shift away from the side of the chest with no movement.Which of the following is the most likely cause?

• A) The patient has developed hypoxemia.
• B) The patient has developed atelectasis.
• C) A bleb has ruptured on the patient's lung.
• D) The patient is experiencing O₂ induced hypoventilation.

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