The home health nurse assesses an older adult's respiratory function carefully because age-related changes in the respiratory system could result in which of the following?
a. Vital capacity
b. Susceptibility to respiratory infections
c. Expiratory capacity due to increased chest size
d. Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
ANS: B
Older adults are more susceptible to respiratory infections.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).