At a nursing home, a patient is on a ventilator. The settings are rate 10, tidal volume 550, and oxygen concentration 50%. Which of following is true?

A) A volume of 5,500 mL is delivered every minute.
B) The SpO2 is being maintained at 50%.
C) A breathing rate of 20 breaths every 3 minutes is being maintained.
D) The delivered rate is incorrect and low.

A

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