When Preparing a Patient with Possible Asthma for Pulmonary Function

question 26

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient with possible asthma for pulmonary function testing, the nurse will teach the patient to

• A) avoid eating or drinking for 4 hours before the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)/forced expiratory volume (FEV) test.
• B) take oral corticosteroids at least 2 hours before the examination.
• C) withhold bronchodilators for 6 to 12 hours before the examination.
• D) use rescue medications immediately before the FEV1/FEV testing.

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