A heat and moisture exchanger has an efficiency rating of 80%. What does this mean?
A) Of the exhaled water vapor, 80% returns to the patient on inspiration.
B) The inspired temperature is 80% of the expired temperature.
C) Of the exhaled water vapor, 20% returns to the patient on inspiration.
D) The device provides 80% relative humidity at body temperature.
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