High-pressure insufflation rates can cause increased intra-abdominal pressure that can result in life-threatening sequelae.The perioperative nurse reduces the flow rate in collaboration with the surgeon,while monitoring the patient for signs of:
A) CO₂ gas embolism.
B) hemostasis.
C) deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
D) hypoxia.

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CO₂,highly soluble in blood,generally is not hazardous when used during laparoscopic insufflation,because it is rapidly absorbed in the splanchnic vascular region.Excessive intra-abdominal pressure or any anesthetic technique that reduces splanchnic blood flow,however,could increase the potential for CO₂ gas emboli.

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