Which procedure would tell you that a patient has reversible airway obstruction?

a. Inspection—patient is short of breath when walking less than 25 ft
b. Pulmonary function tests before and after bronchodilator therapy
c. Pulse oximetry
d. Wheezing on auscultation


ANS: B

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