Which of the following would you not expect to observe after a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient completes a sound pulmonary rehabilitation program?

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Permanent increases in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and forced expiratory flow (FEF25%-75%) are expected after completion of a pulmonary rehabilitation program for COPD patients. Reduced pulse rate, decreased breathing rates, reduction in CO₂ production, and lower minute volumes during exercise are all expected improvements in COPD patients after completing a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Which of the Following Would You Not Expect to Observe