Which of the following situations would be a contraindication for Heat-Moisture Exchanger (HME)use to provide humidification to a mechanically ventilated patient?

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An HME is NOT contraindicated with inspired Vt600ml,expired Vt400 ml.It is contraindicated under some other circumstances: 1)use of an HME is contraindicated for patients with thick,copious,or bloody secretions,2)use of an HME is contraindicated for patients with an expired tidal volume less than 70% of the delivered tidal volume,3)use of an HME is contraindicated for patients with body temperatures less than 32°C,4)use of an HME may be contraindicated for patients with high spontaneous minute volumes (>-10 L/min),and 5)an HME must be removed from the patient circuit during aerosol treatments when the nebulizer is placed in the patient circuit.

Which of the Following Situations Would Be a Contraindication for Heat-Moisture