A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of increased weakness and tingling of the lower extremities that has progressed to the upper arms. The patient is diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The patient's respiratory rate is 8; blood pressure is 86/

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In Guillain-Barré syndrome, respiratory muscle weakness can lead to hypoventilation, causing CO2 retention and respiratory acidosis, resulting in high PaCO2 levels.

A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department Complaining of Sudden