Multiple Choice
The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure reading of 172/98 mmHg. Which physiological changes should the nurse recognize are associated with the blood pressure finding? Select all that apply.
A) Arteriosclerosis decreases the ventricular force necessary for ejection of blood.
B) Arteriosclerosis increases blood vessel elasticity.
C) Arteriosclerosis decreases blood vessel compliance.
D) Age decreases blood vessel elasticity.
E) Arteriosclerosis does not affect the blood pressure in older clients.
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