A ventilator is set to deliver a 600 mL tidal volume.The flow rate is set at 40 L/min and the frequency is set at 10 breaths/min.If the flow rate is doubled and the patient is not assisting,which of the following will occur?
A) The frequency will decrease.
B) The tidal volume will increase.
C) The expiratory time will increase.
D) The inspiratory time will increase.
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