A patient is being considered for participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Which of the following test regimens would you recommend in order to ascertain the patient's cardiopulmonary status?
1) Cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation
2) Pulmonary function testing
3) Cardiac catheterization

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A cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation (option 1) measures the patient's capacity for exercise and identifies any limitations or abnormalities in the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Pulmonary function testing (option 2) assesses lung function and determines the presence and severity of any respiratory disorders. Cardiac catheterization (option 3) is an invasive diagnostic procedure that is not routinely performed in patients being considered for pulmonary rehabilitation. Therefore, options 1 and 2 are the recommended test regimens.

A Patient Is Being Considered for Participation in a Pulmonary