While reviewing the results of the pulmonary functions test, the nurse is aware that the maximum amount of gas that can be displaced (expired) from the lung is called:
A) vital capacity (VC).
B) total lung capacity.
C) functional capacity.
D) residual volume.

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Vital capacity (VC) is the maximum amount of gas that can be displaced or expired from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

While Reviewing the Results of the Pulmonary Functions Test, the Nurse