The nurse recognizes that the patient receiving mechanical ventilation also receives humidification of the airway which is important because it:
A) Reduces the risk for atelectasis
B) Leads to an increased cough reflex
C) Dilates the bronchioles
D) Liquefies secretions
Ans: D
Feedback: Humidification of the airway via the ventilator is maintained to help liquefy secretions so that they are more easily removed. Bronchodilators are administered to dilate the bronchioles. Setting the ventilator to deliver period sighs prevents atelectasis.
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