An older adult's pulmonary function studies indicate that his vital capacity is reduced and his residual volume is increased. The nurse recognizes that these test results are observed in the pa-tient's
a. ineffective cough reflex.
b. shallow breathing.
c. slow respiratory rate.
d. frequent respiratory infections.
B
Normal aging results in the progressive loss of elastic recoil of the lung parenchyma and con-ducting airways as well as reduced elastic recoil of the lung and the opposing forces of the chest wall. The lung becomes less elastic as collagenic substances surrounding the alveoli and alveolar ducts stiffen and form cross-linkages that interfere with the elastic properties of the lungs. Any and all of these structural changes make it more difficult for the older person to ventilate.
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