A patient who requires mechanical ventilation has a core body temperature of 32o C; humidity is being provided with a heat moisture exchanger. Which of the following statements is accurate?
a. The relative humidity at BTPS will be in-creased.
b. Higher inspiratory flow rates will be re-quired.
c. Humidification will be inadequate due to the decreased body temperature.
d. The minute volume will be increased due to the hypothermia.
ANS: C
Prolonged and severe shifts in the isothermic saturation boundary can damage the airways and compromise the body's normal heat and moisture exchange mechanisms.
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