The respiratory therapist measures the volume of a single exhalation on a patient who is breathing at normal rate and rhythm. Which of the following volumes has the therapist observed?

A. expiratory reserve
B. tidal
C. inspiratory reserve
D. functional residual


Answer: B. The volume that is being observed when a patient is breathing normally is called tidal volume.

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