A patient in the cardiovascular recovery unit has an initial capnometry reading of 22 mm Hg. Two hours later, on the same ventilator settings, the capnometer readout has increased to 38 mm Hg. What is the significance of this change?
A) Patient recovery is complete.
B) CO2 production has increased.
C) The capnometer has warmed up.
D) The equipment is defective.
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