A nurse collaborates with a respiratory therapist to complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs)for a client.Which statements should the nurse include in communications with the respiratory therapist prior to the tests? (Select all that apply.)

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To ensure the PFTs are accurate,the therapist needs to know that no bronchodilators have been administered in the past 4 to 6 hours,the client did not smoke within 6 to 8 hours prior to the test,and the client can follow basic commands,including different breathing maneuvers.The respiratory therapist can perform PFTs at the bedside.A treadmill is not used for this test.

A Nurse Collaborates with a Respiratory Therapist to Complete Pulmonary