The nurse uses a peak flow meter to measure the patient's ability to push air out of the lungs and repeats the test three times. When documenting the results, the nurse notes:

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The highest number obtained from the peak flow meter readings is typically documented because it represents the patient's maximum ability to expel air from their lungs at that time, which is crucial for assessing lung function.

The Nurse Uses a Peak Flow Meter to Measure the Patient's