Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. decreased residual volume.
B. increased surface area available for air exchange.
C. a loss of respiratory muscle mass.
D. increased stiffness of the thoracic cage.


Ans: B. increased surface area available for air exchange.

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