Multiple Choice
The respiratory therapist is called to the neurologic care unit to assess the muscle strength of a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Which of the following tests should the therapist recommend to assess the patient's respiratory muscle strength?
A) Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)
B) Maximum inspiratory flowrate (MIFR)
C) Maximum expiratory flowrate (MEFR)
D) Vital capacity (VC)
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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