You Are Performing Pulmonary Function Studies on Clients in the Clinic

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are performing pulmonary function studies on clients in the clinic. What position do you know a client should be in to have maximum lung capacities and volumes?

• A) Lying on the unaffected side
• B) Resting the head on a pillow
• C) Lying flat on the back
• D) In the standing position

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