A 68-year-old patient who is post-triple A repair was extuba…
A 68-year-old patient who is post-triple A repair was extubated 4 hours ago and complains of increasing shortness of breath. Breath sounds are decreased over the right lung field. The following data are available while the patient receives 4-L oxygen by nasal cannula: HR 103/minRR 27/minBP 155/90 mm HgSpO2 90% Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
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