You have a patient who has significant generalized (overall) skeletal muscle weakness. There is nothing wrong with the patient's lungs or airways. For each of the following lung volumes or capacities, state if it will be increased, decreased, or not changed for this patient and explain your reasoning. 1. Inspiratory reserve volume 2. Expiratory reserve volume 3. Residual volume 4. Functional residual capacity

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You have a patient who has significant generalized (overall) skeletal muscle weakness. There is
nothing wrong with the patient's lungs or airways.
For each of the following lung volumes or capacities, state if it will be increased, decreased, or
not changed for this patient and explain your reasoning.
1. Inspiratory reserve volume
2. Expiratory reserve volume
3. Residual volume
4. Functional residual capacity
5. Vital capacity
6. Tidal volume at rest (either answer can be accepted)
Transcribed Image Text:You have a patient who has significant generalized (overall) skeletal muscle weakness. There is nothing wrong with the patient's lungs or airways. For each of the following lung volumes or capacities, state if it will be increased, decreased, or not changed for this patient and explain your reasoning. 1. Inspiratory reserve volume 2. Expiratory reserve volume 3. Residual volume 4. Functional residual capacity 5. Vital capacity 6. Tidal volume at rest (either answer can be accepted)
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