Author Question: The effect of aging on the cardiovascular system is evidenced by which symptoms in an older adult ... (Read 25 times)

jake · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The effect of aging on the cardiovascular system is evidenced by which symptoms in an older adult performing a stress test? (Select all that apply.)

a. Chest pain during exercise
b. Slow increase of heart rate in response to stress
c. Exercise induce dyspnea
d. Slow decrease of heart rate post exercise
e. Stress-induced arrhythmias

Question 2

The nurse is assessing patients for impending alcohol withdrawal. The nurse assesses the patient with which of the following conditions as a priority?

a. Pulse, 58 beats/min; and BP 100/60
b. Pulse, 118 beats/min; and BP 160/90
c. Dozing off in chair and not recognizing staff
d. Reporting muscle aches and frequent stumbling

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D
During stress or stimulation, the heart rate increases more slowly; however, once elevated, it takes longer to return to the resting rate. The other manifestations are not related to age-induced physiologic changes.

Answer to Question 2

B
Manifestations of alcohol withdrawal are elevated blood pressure, elevated pulse, and autonomic hyperactivity. In addition, fever; increased hand tremors; insomnia; nausea and vomiting; tran-sient visual, tactile, or auditory hallucinations or illusions; psychomotor agitation; anxiety; and grand mal seizures may occur. The nurse should see the hypertensive, tachycardic patient as the priority.