A patient is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The nurse will anticipate providing care for a patient with which change in lung function?
1. Decreased total lung capacity
2. Progressive respiratory alkalosis
3. Increased PaCO2
4. Increased forced expiratory volume (FEV)
Answer: 3
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