Which of the following statements is true concerning a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) humidifier?
A) The patient should be carefully monitored for increases in airway resistance and increased work of breathing.
B) It absorbs water vapor from the inhaled gas and delivers it to the patient.
C) The relative humidity of these devices is 100% at temperatures of 30 to 31°C.
D) They are indicated for patients that have a minute volume of greater than 15 LPM
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