The nurse caring for a patient who is ventilated via the assist-control mode is aware that which of the following problems is most likely to develop during treatment?
1. pneumothorax
2. respiratory alkalosis
3. anxiety
4. pneumonia
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Rationale: With assist-control, every breath is a ventilator breath. Therefore, if a patient attempts to initiate spontaneous breaths, each attempt will result in a breath of full tidal volume. The ultimate effect, if untreated, is that the patient will blow off excess carbon dioxide, leading to the development of respiratory alkalosis. Pneumothorax should not be a big concern as long as the tidal volume is appropriate. Anxiety may occur but is not typical if the ventilator settings are comfortable for the patient. Although pneumonia could occur while a patient is on a ventilator, it is not the most likely of problems listed.
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