A Patient Diagnosed with Curvature of the Spine Asks the Nurse

A patient diagnosed with curvature of the spine asks the nurse why breathing is so much more difficult. Which answer by the nurse best answers the question?

A) "The spine curvature is caused by a respiratory problem."
B) "The curvature is caused by leaning over to breathe."
C) "The thoracic cage expands with a spinal curvature."
D) "The thoracic cage has lost some flexibility."