Given the following respiratory values, what is this patient's vital capacity (VC)?
Tidal volume = 550 mL
Inspiratory reserve volume = 2800 mL
Expiratory reserve volume = 1000 mL
Residual volume = 1000 mL
A) VC = 3350 mL
B) VC = 3800 mL
C) VC = 4350 mL
D) VC = 5350 mL

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Vital capacity (VC) is calculated by adding the tidal volume (TV), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), and expiratory reserve volume (ERV). Therefore, VC = 550 mL + 2800 mL + 1000 mL = 4350 mL.

Given the Following Respiratory Values, What Is This Patient's Vital