During Capnography Monitoring of a Mechanically Ventilated Patient, You Note

question 102

Multiple Choice

During capnography monitoring of a mechanically ventilated patient, you note that the PETCO₂ has dropped to 0 mm Hg. All of the following are possible causes of this finding except:

• A)ventilator disconnection
• B)esophageal intubation
• C)increased cardiac output
• D)cardiac arrest

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