The shape of the expired CO2 tracing of a patient is normal but instead of being zero, the baseline is elevated to approximately 12 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely problem?
A) Patient disconnected from the system
B) Obstruction of the sampling tube
C) Rebreathing
D) Presence of N2O
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