What is the most immediate potential problem associated with overfeeding in a patient with chronic CO2-retention?
A. The patient's O2 consumption will increase.
B. The patient's CO2 production will increase.
C. The patient's energy expenditure will decrease.
D. Hyperventilation will follow.
?ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: Overfeeding, which induced lipogenesis, promotes excessive CO2 production. An increased CO2 production may overwhelm respiratory function in persons with reduced ventilatory capacity.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: see explanation B.
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