What expected physiologic changes of aging put older adults at risk for respiratory infections? (Select all that apply.)

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Options B, C, D, and E are all expected findings of healthy older adults that impair their ability to breathe deeply and cough to prevent or recover from a respiratory infection. Breath sounds are the same as for younger adults vesicular in the peripheral lungs. Cough reflex is not changed in the older adult.

What Expected Physiologic Changes of Aging Put Older Adults at Risk