A 68-Year-Old Is Diagnosed with Restrictive Lung Disease Caused by Fibrosis

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 68-year-old is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. Which pulmonary function test finding is expected?

• A) Increased compliance
• B) Increased tidal volume
• C) Decreased respiratory rate
• D) Decreased functional residual capacity

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