While listening to an otherwise healthy elderly patient's lungs,you note decreased breath sounds.Which of the following may explain this finding?
A) Increased chest wall flexibility
B) Decreased lung capacity
C) Previous abdominal injuries
D) Decreased blood flow to the lungs
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