Which of the following is TRUE of older adult patients who are undergoing pulmonary function testing?

A. They do not require any special treatment.
B. They may need multiple attempts to perform the test correctly.
C. They may be uncooperative.
D. They may not be able to perform multiple efforts.


Answer: D

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