A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis.The patient had a pulmonary functions test.Which of the following findings is expected?
A) Increased compliance
B) Increased tidal volume
C) Decreased respiratory rate
D) Decreased functional residual capacity

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Fibrosis progressively obliterates the alveoli,respiratory bronchioles,and interstitium (fibrosing alveolitis),which can result in chronic pulmonary insufficiency,and functional residual capacity declines.
Compliance decreases in restrictive disease.
In restrictive disease,tidal volume decreases.
Respirations may increase with restrictive disease.

A 15-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Restrictive Lung Disease Caused