Mrs. Stone is an 87-year-old patient who is at the clinic for her annual check-up. She tells the nurse that she noticed her blood pressure is higher than it was when she was younger. She asks the nurse why this would happen
What is the nurse's best response? A. "It's probably due to your age."
B. "I think you need to discuss this with your health care provider."
C. "As we age, our blood vessels become less elastic, which causes higher blood pressure."
D. "I don't think it's anything to worry about."
C
Arterial vessels in the older adult become calcified and lose elastin. This may lead to hyperten-sion and a rise in systolic blood pressure. Both of these normal changes of aging place the older adult at risk for heart failure.
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