A Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated Suddenly Develops Cardiac Arrhythmias from Increasingly

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient being mechanically ventilated suddenly develops cardiac arrhythmias from increasingly higher PEEP. The patient most likely has which underlying physiologic issues?

• A) Decreased cardiac output and acidosis
• B) Increased cardiac output and alkalosis
• C) Decreased cardiac output and renal failure
• D) Increased cardiac output and electrolyte disturbance

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