A Patient with Atelectasis Is Being Monitored by Bedside Spirometry

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with atelectasis is being monitored by bedside spirometry. What findings would correspond with atelectasis?
1) Decreased IC
2) Increased PEFR
3) Decreased VC
4) Increased DLCO

• A)2
• B)1, 3
• C)1, 2, 4
• D)2, 3, 4

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