A gerontologic nurse practitioner frequently cares for patients with heart disease and is aware that it is the leading cause of death in the aged. This is due in part to which of the following?
A) Heart muscle and arteries lose their elasticity.
B) Systolic blood pressure decreases.
C) Resting heart rate decreases with age.
D) The aged are less likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Ans: A
Feedback: The leading cause of death for patients over the age of 65 years is cardiovascular disease. Malignant neoplasms are the second leading cause.
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