Multiple Choice
Which patient is least likely to experience hypoventilation?
A) patient who weighs 350 pounds
B) patient who is recovering from gallbladder surgery and is requesting pain medication
C) patient who has emphysema and is walking in the hall
D) patient who has just had chest tubes inserted for a pneumothorax
Correct Answer:
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