The pressure relief valve on an automatic transport ventilator may lead to unrecognized hypoventilation in patients with all of the following conditions, EXCEPT:
A) airway obstruction.
B) prolonged apnea.
C) poor lung compliance.
D) increased airway resistance.
Answer: B) prolonged apnea.
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