What changes in breathing patterns do patients with obstructive pulmonary disorders with increased Raw and increased time constants typically adopt?
A. They increase their respiratory rate and tidal volume
B. They increase their respiratory rate and decrease their tidal volume
C. They decrease their respiratory rate and increase their tidal volume
D. The decrease their respiratory rate and tidal volume
Answer: C
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