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170. A patient with acute onset of severe generalized abdominal pain, distension, and absence of bowel sounds, with a history of recent abdominal surgery, is suspected of having a paralytic ileus. What is the critical clinical urgency in managing this condition?
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172. A patient with severe pneumonia and hypoxemia is placed on mechanical ventilation. What is the technical primary pathophysiological goal of mechanical ventilation in this context?
