How does the breathing pattern change when a patient with COPD develops a secondary restrictive lung condition such as pneumonia?

A. respiratory rate increases
B. no breathing pattern changes would occur.
C. respiratory rate and tidal volume decrease.
D. respiratory rate decreases and tidal volume increase


Answer: A

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