A nurse is to prepare a client for a spirometry test. The client asks the purpose of the test to be performed. What should the nurse tell the client is the purpose of the spirometry test?
A) Cardiovascular status
B) Status of the nervous system
C) Respiratory status
D) Status of the endocrine system
C
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A spirometry test is performed to determine the respiratory status of the client. A spirometry test does not help to determine status of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, or the endocrine system. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is performed to determine the cardiovascular status. A lumbar puncture may be required to determine the status of the nervous system.
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