Which of the following statements is true

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

Which statement best describes the relationship between diet and osteoporosis

Jack has cancer which is inoperable. there is a treatment that can prolong his life for up to 18 months but which cannot provide a cure. the procedure is very expensive and although he does have medical insurance, the insurance company is dragging its feet and will not provide authorization. their thinking is that if they can delay a decision until jack dies they can save a significant amount of money. which ethical rule drawn from the law are they most specifically violating?