MsJameson, 72 Years Old, Comes to the Clinic with Concerns

Ms.Jameson, 72 years old, comes to the clinic with concerns about her breathing.She states that she is having trouble with mucus collection and difficulty coughing it out.The nurse practitioner suggests which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) As you get older, the tissue in your lungs is not as flexible to aid in exhaling.
B) The muscles that help to inhale become stronger as you age.
C) The body contains less water as you age, and the mucus begins to dry out.
D) As you get older, there is an increase in the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood vessels.
E) The cough reflex is normal, but the mucus is too thick.