How does the normal adult's respiratory pattern change when lung compliance decreases?
a. respiratory rate and tidal volume increase
b. respiratory rate and tidal volume decrease.
c. respiratory rate increases and tidal volume decreases
d. respiratory rate decreases and tidal volume increase
c. respiratory rate increases and tidal volume decreases
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