A 52-year-old male presents with a complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath.His spirometry results are FVC 3.8 L,FEV₁ 2.9 L,ratio 76.The subject performs a cardiopulmonary exercise test,and the following data are obtained: Which statement best describes these results?

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A 52-year-old male presents with a complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath.His spirometry results are FVC 3.8 L,FEV₁ 2.9 L,ratio 76.The subject performs a cardiopulmonary exercise test,and the following data are obtained:

A 52-year-old male presents with a complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath.His spirometry results are FVC 3.8 L,FEV12.9 L,ratio 76.The subject performs a cardiopulmonary exercise test,and the following data are obtained: Which statement best describes these results? A) Subject has a reduced ventilatory reserve. B) Subject has a moderate reduction in exercise tolerance. C) Subject has an inappropriate breathing strategy. D) The study is submaximal.

Which statement best describes these results?

A 52-year-old male presents with a complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath.His spirometry results are FVC 3.8 L,FEV1 2.9 L,ratio 76.The subject performs a cardiopulmonary exercise test,and the following data are obtained: Which statement best describes these results?

A 52-year-old male presents with a complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath.His spirometry results are FVC 3.8 L,FEV₁ 2.9 L,ratio 76.The subject performs a cardiopulmonary exercise test,and the following data are obtained: Which statement best describes these results?