What age-related change decreases an older person's exercise tolerance?
A. Vocal cords become slack.
B. Ciliary efficiency is reduced.
C. Kyphoscoliosis occurs or progresses.
D. Coughing effectiveness is decreased.
C
Kyphoscoliosis is a twisting of the spine that reduces the volume of the chest cavity and prevents full expansion of the lung on the side of the twist. The client is unable to increase his or her tidal volume during exercise to meet the increased tissue demand for oxygen.
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