Which Statement Should the Nurse Make When There Is a Balance

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement should the nurse make when there is a balance between outward recoil of the chest wall and inward recoil of lungs at rest?

• A) Functional residual capacity (FRC) is reached.
• B) Vital capacity (VC) is reached.
• C) Total lung capacity (TLC) is reached.
• D) Residual volume (RV) is reached.

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