Which of the following patients with irreversible airway obstruction are the best candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline & \text { Patient } & \text { FEV } _ { 1 } & \text { FEV } / \text { FVC } \
\hline \text { I. } & \text { A } & 3.2 \mathrm {~L} & 65 \% \
\hline \text { II. } & \text { B } & 1.6 \mathrm {~L} & 67 \% \
\hline \text { III. } & \text { C } & 2.3 \mathrm {~L} & 53 \% \
\hline \text { IV. } & \text { D } & 3.1 \mathrm {~L} & 72 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

Which of the following patients with irreversible airway obstruction are the best candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \text { Patient } & \text { FEV } _ { 1 } & \text { FEV } / \text { FVC } \
\hline \text { I. } & \text { A } & 3.2 \mathrm {~L} & 65 \% \
\hline \text { II. } & \text { B } & 1.6 \mathrm {~L} & 67 \% \
\hline \text { III. } & \text { C } & 2.3 \mathrm {~L} & 53 \% \
\hline \text { IV. } & \text { D } & 3.1 \mathrm {~L} & 72 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients II and III are the best candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation because they have evidence of irreversible airway obstruction, indicated by a reduced FEV1/FVC ratio (less than 70%), and could potentially benefit the most from rehabilitation efforts to improve their quality of life and functional status.

Which of the Following Patients with Irreversible Airway Obstruction Are