A patient has a vital capacity that is 65 percent of his predicted vital capacity. What is the clinical interpretation of this value?
A) The patient is healthy and normal.
B) The patient is most probably involved in a regular exercise program.
C) The patient may have a pulmonary disease such as emphysema.
D) Vital capacity is not a reliable clinical indicator; therefore, no conclusion can be drawn based on the information given.
C
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