A low ETCO2 reading, as measured by capnography, would MOST likely be observed if:
A. there is an absence or decrease in the level of CO2 in the lungs.
B. a patient in cardiac arrest is receiving high-quality CPR.
C. an endotracheal (ET) tube is correctly placed in the trachea.
D. the cells produce large amounts of CO2 and return it to the lungs.
Answer: A. there is an absence or decrease in the level of CO2 in the lungs.
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