Which pulmonary function test result would the nurse expect to find in a patient with mild COPD?
A) FEV1/FVC < 70%, FEV1 > 80% predicted
B) FEV1/FVC < 70%, 50%
A) FEV1/FVC < 70%, FEV1 > 80% predicted
Explanation: A) Pulmonary function testing for mild COPD reveals FEV1/FVC < 70%, FEV1 > 80% predicted.
B) Pulmonary function testing for moderate COPD reveals FEV1/FVC < 70%, 50%
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