Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Vital Sign

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding vital sign measurements in aging adults?

• A)The pulse is more difficult to palpate because of the stiffness of the blood vessels.
• B)An increased respiratory rate and a shallower inspiratory phase are expected findings.
• C)A decreased pulse pressure occurs from changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressures.
• D)Changes in the body's temperature regulatory mechanism leave the aging person more likely to develop a fever.

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