Multiple Choice
A healthcare professional who works in a senior center knows about the effects of aging on the pulmonary system, which include which of these? (Select all that apply.)
A) Decreased chest wall compliance
B) Decreased lung recoil
C) Reduced ventilatory reserve
D) Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
E) Reduced respiratory rate
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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