If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that:
A. expiratory reserve volume is decreased.
B. minute volume is decreased.
C. overall tidal volume is increased.
D. inspiratory reserve is increased.
Answer: B. minute volume is decreased.
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