The nurse is caring for a patient with myasthenia gravis. Which assessment data provide the nurse with the earliest indication of the patient's potential respiratory deterioration?

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Vital capacity is the earliest indicator of respiratory deterioration in patients with myasthenia gravis, as it measures the maximum amount of air a patient can exhale after a maximum inhalation, directly reflecting the patient's ability to ventilate.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis