Which of the Following PFT Values Are Indications a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following PFT values are indications a patient can safely undergo surgical resection for lung cancer?

• A) An FEV₁ greater than 80% predicted value or 2 L
• B) An FEV₁ between 30% and 60% predicted value or 1.75 L
• C) An FEV₁ greater than 70% predicted value or 1.75 L
• D) An FEV₁ between 30% and 60% predicted value or 2 L

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