Consider the following respiratory variables: MRV of 8000 mL, RR of 16, VC of 4800 mL, and an ERV of 1100 mL. Calculate the IRV

A) 3200 mL
B) 3500 mL
C) 2200 mL
D) 3300 mL


Answer: A

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