A patient is set up on NPPV without humidification.Which of the following should the practitioner tell the nurse are potential hazards of inadequate humidification?

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The increased flow of relatively dry air may result in a)drying of the respiratory mucosa and b)mucous plugging.Adequate patient hydration and maintenance of adequate cough and pulmonary clearance are important to minimize this potential complication.

A Patient Is Set Up on NPPV Without Humidification