The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure reading of 172/98 mmHg. Which factors may be applicable in this situation?
Select all that apply.
1. Arteriosclerosis decreases the ventricular force necessary for ejection of blood.
2. Arteriosclerosis increases blood vessel elasticity.
3. Arteriosclerosis decreases blood vessel compliance.
4. Age decreases blood vessel elasticity.
5. Arteriosclerosis plays no role in the blood pressure of this client.
Correct Answer: 3, 4
Arteriosclerosis results in hardened and rigid arteries, which are less compliant. Elasticity of blood vessels decreases with age and also leads to increased blood pressure. Arteriosclerosis requires greater ventricular force and leads to increased blood pressure. Arteriosclerosis decreases the elasticity of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis has a direct effect on blood pressure; decreased elasticity and compliance is directly related to the increase in blood pressure.
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