The O2max at termination of exercise (as a percentage of the predicted) for five patients appears below. Which of these patients is the best candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation?
a. 65%
b. 80%
c. 90%
d. 95%
ANS: A
Patients in whom there is a respiratory limitation to exercise resulting in termination at a level less than 75% of the predicted maximum oxygen consumption (O2max).
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