Which of the following patients with irreversible airway obstruction are the best candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation?
Patient FEV1 FEV1/FVC
1. A 3.2 L 65%
2. B 1.6 L 67%
3. C 2.3 L 53%
4. D 3.1 L 72%
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
Patients in whom there is significant irreversible airway obstruction with an FEV1 of less than 2 L or an FEV1% (FEV1/FVC) of less than 60%.
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