Multiple Choice
A patient whose FVC is 4 L performs two DLCOsb maneuvers with the following results: The pulmonary function technologist should:
A) Reject Trial 1 because of the VI.
B) Reject Trial 2 because of the breath-hold time.
C) Report the DLCOsb as 22.0 ml CO/min/mm Hg.
D) Report the DLCOsb as 21.2 ml CO/min/mm Hg.
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