Which of these is a component of an acceptable maneuver for spirometry?
A. Slow and easy start
B. Variable flow
C. Coughing
D. Quick, light breath
E. Minimum of 6 seconds
E. Minimum of 6 seconds
Components of an acceptable spirometry maneuver are no coughing, a quick and forceful start, a minimum of 6 seconds, a consistent and fast flow with no variability, and consistency with other maneuvers.
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