An 80-year-old male presents to his physician complaining of difficulty breathing. Pulmonary function tests reveal that he has increased residual volume. The most likely cause of this disorder is _____ in lung compliance.
A) an increase
B) a decrease
C) no change
D) an absence

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Increased lung compliance, often due to conditions like emphysema, leads to difficulty in expelling air, resulting in increased residual volume.

An 80-Year-Old Male Presents to His Physician Complaining of Difficulty