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What cardiovascular pathophysiological change should the nurse anticipate when planning care for an older adult client?
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A. Increased arterial elasticity resulting in improved diastolic filling is incorrect because aging causes decreased arterial elasticity, not increased. Arteries become stiffer due to collagen deposition and loss of elastin, which impairs diastolic filling rather than improving it. B. Increased sinoatrial node automaticity resulting in a faster resting heart rate is incorrect because aging is associated with decreased sinoatrial node cells and reduced intrinsic heart rate. Older adults typically have a lower maximum heart rate and may not respond as effectively to stress or exercise. C. The client will have a decrease in arterial compliance due to vessel stiffness, leading to increased systolic blood pressure is correct because aging causes arterial walls to thicken and lose elasticity. This reduced compliance leads to increased systemic vascular resistance and elevated systolic blood pressure, commonly resulting in isolated systolic hypertension in older adults. D. Enhanced baroreceptor sensitivity improves blood pressure regulation is incorrect because baroreceptor sensitivity actually decreases with age. This reduction contributes to impaired blood pressure regulation and increases the risk of orthostatic hypotension in older adults.
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