An Older Adult Is Being Evaluated for Age-Related Cardiac Changes

question 13

Multiple Choice

An older adult is being evaluated for age-related cardiac changes. Common age-related changes include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Decreased cardiac output.
• B)Increased cardiac output.
• C)Decreased stroke volume.
• D)Decreased blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Secondary Extinctions

Refers to the loss of species due to the extinction of another, indicating a dependency between species within an ecosystem.

Species Diversity

The variety and abundance of different species within a particular region, contributing to the overall biodiversity and health of ecosystems.

Community

Assemblage of species interacting with one another within the same environment.

Immediate Collapse

A rapid fall or failure in structure, function, or health, occurring suddenly and often without warning, in various contexts such as medical or structural engineering.