Multiple Choice
A patient who requires mechanical ventilation has a core body temperature of 32ᵒ C; humidity is being provided with a heat moisture exchanger.Which of the following statements is accurate?
A) The relative humidity at BTPS will be increased.
B) Higher inspiratory flow rates will be required.
C) Humidification will be inadequate due to the decreased body temperature.
D) The minute volume will be increased due to the hypothermia.
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