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A Patient Being Ventilated Mechanically Develops Respiratory Alkalosis

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A patient being ventilated mechanically develops respiratory alkalosis. The high-pressure alarm has sounded frequently for this patient. The nurse suspects which of the following is occurring with this patient?


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