The LPN is providing care for an 88-year-old patient. Which of the following age-related assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.?
A) Weakened cough due to atrophied respiratory muscles
B) Increased risk of respiratory infection due to decreased ciliary activity
C) Large peak expiratory flow rate due to increased lung elasticity
D) Decreased gas exchange due to decreased number of alveoli
E) Increased nasal discharge due to increased number of cilia
F) Peripheral cyanosis due to reduced gas exchange
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