Which of the following would you include in patient preparation for a pulmonary function test?
A) Tell the patient that eating and smoking are permitted up until the time of the test
B) Instruct the patient to sit in a chair with legs crossed
C) Instruct the patient to slightly elevate the chin and slightly extend the neck
D) Tell the patient to bite down firmly on the mouthpiece
E) Encourage the patient to perform the test even if he has a viral infection

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Proper positioning, such as slightly elevating the chin and extending the neck, helps ensure accurate test results by optimizing airway alignment.

Which of the Following Would You Include in Patient Preparation