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Respiratory System

A client states that the health care provider said the tidal volume is slightly diminished and asks the nurse what this means. Which explanation should the nurse provide about the volume of air being measured to determine tidal volume?

ExplanationA. Tidal volume (TV) is defined as the amount of air exhaled after a normal inspiration. B. This is the expiratory reserve volume (ERV). C. This is the residual volume (RV). D. The volume of air that can be forcibly inspired over and above a normal inspiration is the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV).