The nurse is caring for a patient with a restrictive pulmonary disorder. The nurse realizes that which of the following are characteristics of this type of disorder?
1. reduced tidal volume
2. increased lung compliance
3. normal total lung volume
4. prolonged expiratory time
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Rationale: Restrictive disorders present with reduced tidal volume and total lung capacity, decreased lung compliance and expansion, but expiratory airflow remains normal. Obstructive disorders present with air flow trapping and prolonged expiratory time, increased lung compliance, and hyper-inflated lungs.
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