All of the Following Are Guidelines for Measuring Peak Flow

question 14

Multiple Choice

All of the following are guidelines for measuring peak flow rate except:

• A) Tightly seal the lips around the mouthpiece.
• B) Take a deep breath until the lungs are full.
• C) Blow all the air out of the lungs as fast as possible.
• D) Calculate an average of three acceptable breathing maneuvers.

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