Which of the following pulmonary function results are likely to be found in a patient with kyphoscoliosis?
1. Increased VT
2. Normal or increased PEFR
3. Decreased VC
4. Decreased FVC
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
B
A patient with kyphoscoliosis may have a decreased vital capacity (VC) and decreased forced vital capacity (FVC).
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_____b. 
_____c. 
_____d. 
_____
What will be an ideal response?