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While an ICU patient is being suctioned to clear the airway, the patient suddenly develops an expiratory wheeze along with noticeably increased respiratory effort. Which immediate complication is the nurse most likely witnessing?
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- 1Air leakage into the pleural space causing lung collapse
- 2Reflex closure of the vocal cords alone
- 3Partial lung collapse from airway obstruction
- 4Airway narrowing due to bronchospasm along with possible laryngeal spasm✓
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Airway narrowing due to bronchospasm along with possible laryngeal spasm
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