Which of the Following Criteria Should Be Met Before Considering

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria should be met before considering use of a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) for a patient being placed on ventilatory support?
I. There should be no problem with retained secretions.
II. The patient should not have a fever (normothermic) .
III. The patient should be adequately hydrated.
IV. The support should be short term (24 to 48 hours) .

• A)I, II, and III
• B)II and IV
• C)I, II, III, and IV
• D)III and IV

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