Which of the Following Typically Decreases the FVC in a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following typically decreases the FVC in a patient with an obstructive lung disorder?

• A) A decrease in lung size
• B) An increase in residual volume (RV)
• C) A decrease in expiratory muscle mass
• D) An increase in airway resistance caused by the disease

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