In Spirometry,the Predicted Value Means

question 51

Multiple Choice

In spirometry,the predicted value means

• A) what the results should be if the patient's lungs are healthy.
• B) what the results should be for a patient with COPD.
• C) the amount of air that can be pushed out of the lungs in 1 second.
• D) how much damage has been done to the lungs.

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