An obese woman, 6'2 tall and 240 pounds, sets a long-term goal to lose 50 pounds. which of these is a reasonable benchmark she might set for herself?

a. lose 10 pounds in two months.
b. exercise every day of the week.
c. stop eating so much.
d. lose 60 pounds in 6 months

Which of the following are considered general purposes of performing pulmonary function tests (pfts)? 1. the functional status of the lungs 2. the diffusion characteristics of the alveolar-capillary membrane 3. how much and how fast gas can be moved into and out of the lungs 4. the specific diagnosis of pulmonary disease