A patient on mechanical ventilation with PaCO2 41 mmHg and PetCO2 36 mmHg experiences a sudden drop in PetCO2 to 18 mmHg. The most likely cause is which?

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A patient on mechanical ventilation with PaCO2 41 mmHg and PetCO2 36 mmHg experiences a sudden drop in PetCO2 to 18 mmHg. The most likely cause is which?

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