Which of the following measures and evaluates a patient's lung capacity and volume?
A. Chest x-ray
B. Pulmonary function test
C. Bronchoscopy
D. Lung scan
E. Electroencephalogram
B. Pulmonary function test
Pulmonary function tests measure and evaluate a patient's lung capacity and volume. They may be performed as part of a general examination or when a person suffers from shortness of breath.
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