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137. A patient in critical care has a sudden onset of severe shortness of breath and an acute rise in end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2). What clinical complication is suspected?

A. Hypoglycemia
B. Pulmonary embolism or bronchospasm
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C. Hyperglycemia
D. Fluid overload

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  • Hypoglycemia
  • Pulmonary embolism or bronchospasm
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Fluid overload

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