At an elderly extended care facility, a ventilator-dependent patient is going to be transported to the emergency department for a suspected urinary tract infection. The ventilator settings are rate, 10; tidal volume, 425; and oxygen concentration, 50%. Given this information, which statement is true?
A) A volume of 4250 mL is delivered every minute
B) The SpO2 is being maintained at 50%
C) A breathing rate of 20 breaths every 3 minutes is being maintained
D) The delivered ventilatory rate is incorrect and low
A) A volume of 4250 mL is delivered every minute
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