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When Preparing a Patient with Possible Asthma for Pulmonary Function

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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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