When preparing a nursing care plan for a patient with a restrictive lung disorder, the nurse should keep in mind that restrictive lung disorders:
A) decrease the volume of airflow to the lungs.
B) result in overinflated alveoli.
C) increase elasticity of the lungs.
D) do not affect lung perfusion.

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Restrictive lung disorders are characterized by a decrease in lung volume, which limits the amount of airflow to the lungs. This is due to the reduced ability of the lungs to expand fully.

When Preparing a Nursing Care Plan for a Patient with a Restrictive