Which is true about lung compliance? (Select all that apply.)
A) Represents lung expandability
B) Decreases in the elderly
C) Can be decreased by obesity, abdominal distention, pregnancy
D) Is decreased in emphysema
E) Is affected by body position

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Lung compliance is lung expandability; decreases in the elderly; can decrease in obesity,abdominal distention,and pregnancy; and is affected by body position.Lung compliance is increased in emphysema.

Which Is True About Lung Compliance? (Select All That Apply