An important advantage of monitoring mechanical tidal volumes proximally is that:
A) it decreases circuit resistance and dead space.
B) it decreases the respiratory work for the patient.
C) the measuring device is less susceptible to condensation.
D) it eliminates the compressible volume factor of tubing circuits.
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