A diffusing capacity measurement is completed on a 9-year-old child receiving chemotherapy.What should the technologist do next?
A) Report the highest result.
B) Correct the predicted value for Hb.
C) Correct the predicted value for COH.
D) Report the mean of three maneuvers.

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The predicted values for diffusing capacity are corrected for hemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin, so it is important to ensure that the correct values are used for the patient. Reporting the highest result or the mean of three maneuvers may not be accurate if the predicted values are incorrect.

A Diffusing Capacity Measurement Is Completed on a 9-Year-Old Child