Posted: August 16th, 2017

When assessing the older adult, the nurse anticipates increase in which of the follow components of respiratory status?

When assessing the older adult, the nurse anticipates increase in which of the follow components of respiratory status?
a) Residual lung volume
As a result, patient experience fatigue and breathlessness with sustained activity.
b) Vital capacity
The nurse anticipates decreased vital capacity.
c) Gas exchange and diffusing capacity
The nurse anticipates decreased gas exchange and diffusing capacity resulting in impaired healing of tissues due to decreased oxygenation.
d) Cough efficiency
The nurse anticipates difficulty coughing up secretions due to decreased cough efficiency.