The Nurse Recognizes That Which of the Following Is a Normal

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that which of the following is a normal physiologic change associated with the aging process?

A) Hormonal changes causing vasodilation and a resulting drop in blood pressure.
B) Progressive atrophy of the intramuscular calf veins,causing venous insufficiency.
C) Peripheral blood vessels growing more rigid with age,producing a rise in systolic blood pressure.
D) Narrowing of the inferior vena cava,causing low blood flow and increases in venous pressure resulting in varicosities.