During pulmonary function tests, a patient is found to have approximately 500 mL of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal quiet breathing. The nurse realizes that this finding is considered which of the following?

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The volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal breathing is called tidal volume. It is approximately 500 mL. Expiratory reserve volume is the additional amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal exhalation. Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal exhalation. Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inhalation.

During Pulmonary Function Tests, a Patient Is Found to Have