An 82-year-old patient was admitted for pneumonia.The nurse knows that there are a number of age-related pulmonary changes that may affect this patient.What change would the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased tidal volumes
B) Weakening of intercostal muscles and the diaphragm
C) Improved cough reflex
D) Decreased sensation of the glottis
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