A Patient Who Requires Mechanical Ventilation Has a Core Body

question 62

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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