Which of the Following Would You Consider Recommending for a Home

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you consider recommending for a home care patient receiving nasal CPAP who complains of severe nasal dryness?
1) Room vaporizer
2) Heat and moisture exchanger (HME)
3) In-line humidifier
4) Saline nasal spray

• A)2 and 4 only
• B)1, 3, and 4 only
• C)1, 2 and 3 only
• D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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A condition that, if satisfied, guarantees the occurrence or truth of another condition but isn't necessarily required for the latter's occurrence.

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