A nurse is caring for older adults in a nursing home. Which of the following age-related changes may affect the respiratory functioning of the patients living there? Select all that apply.

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D) Age-related changes include decreased air exchange and increased secretions due to factors like reduced ciliary function. E) Older adults have a greater risk for aspiration partly because of slower gastric motility, which can affect respiratory function by increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia. F) Impaired mobility, inactivity, and the effects of medication can lead to decreased lung expansion and increased risk of pneumonia, affecting respiratory function.

A Nurse Is Caring for Older Adults in a Nursing