After intubation of a cardiac arrest victim, you observe a slow but steady rise in the expired CO₂ levels as measured by a bedside capnometer. Which of the following best explains this observation? A) Return of spontaneous circulation B) Abnormally high C) Placement of the endotracheal tube in the esophagus D) Failure of the cuff to properly seal the airway

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Generally, expired CO₂ levels increase with the return of spontaneous circulation.

After Intubation of a Cardiac Arrest Victim, You Observe a Slow