Which of the outcomes would indicate improvement in a patient previously diagnosed with ate-lectasis who has been receiving incentive spirometry?

1. Improved PaO2
2. Decreased respiratory rate
3. Improved chest radiograph
4. Decreased forced vital capacity (FVC)
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 4 only


ANS: A

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