How reliable is the tidal volume measurement in predicting the type of lung disease present?

a. Very reliable
b. Somewhat reliable
c. Not reliable
d. Reliable but only in certain age groups


ANS: C
Normal tidal volumes are often observed in both restrictive and obstructive lung diseases. There-fore, the VT alone is not a valid indicator of the type of lung disease.

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