A patient is being mechanically ventilated in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode at a rate of 4 breaths/min.His spontaneous respirations are 12 breaths/min.He receives a dose of morphine sulfate,and his spontaneous respirations decrease to 4 breaths/min.Which acid-base disturbance will likely occur?

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The morphine caused respiratory depression.As a result,the frequency and depth of respiration is compromised,which can lead to respiratory acidosis.

A Patient Is Being Mechanically Ventilated in the Synchronized Intermittent