The nurse reminds a group of retirees that age may alter the respiratory systems by: (Select all that apply.)
a. weakened cough.
b. kyphosis.
c. increased ciliary movement.
d. decrease in body fluid.
e. muscle weakness.
A, B, D, E
Age often decreases ciliary movement. All other options are age-related changes that affect the respiratory system.
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