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A physical therapist performs pulmonary function testing on an otherwise healthy 80-year-old male status post humeral fracture. Which pulmonary value would the physical therapist expect to remain MOST stable over the patient's lifespan?1.Tidal volume2.Residual volume3.Forced vital capacity4.Inspiratory capacity
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