Multiple Choice
A patient whose VC is 3.5 L performs two DLCOsb maneuvers with the following results: The pulmonary function technologist should do which of the following?
A) Perform at least one additional maneuver.
B) Report the average of Trials 1 and 2.
C) Report the DLCOsb as 20.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg.
D) Report the DLCOsb as 19.0 ml CO/min/mm Hg.
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