In addition to bedside spirometry, what additional information can useful to help differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders and their severity and help formulate a therapeutic plan?

I. History
II. Chest X-ray
III. ABG
IV. Comprehensive pulmonary function study
a. I and II only c. I, II, III, and IV
b. I and IV only d. I , II, and IV only


c. I, II, III, and IV

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