A 55-year-old patient with increasing dyspnea is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).When teaching a patient about pulmonary function testing (PFT)for this condition,what is the most important question the nurse should ask?

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Pulmonary function testing will help establish the COPD diagnosis.Bronchodilators should be avoided at least 6 hours before the test.PFTs do not involve being placed in an enclosed area such as for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Contrast dye is not used for PFTs.The patient may still have PFTs done if metal implants or prostheses are present,as these are contraindications for an MRI.

A 55-Year-Old Patient with Increasing Dyspnea Is Being Evaluated for a Possible