A novice nurse is aware that normal aging can result in changes in the ECG of a 73-year-old patient. The experienced geriatric nurse explains that these changes may include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. An inverted T wave
b. A notched P wave
c. A prolonged PR interval
d. Decreased amplitude of the QRS complex
e. A slurred T wave
B, C, D, E
The number of pacemaker cells located in the sinoatrial node decreases with age, which results in less responsiveness of the cells to adrenergic stimulation. Common aging changes that are re-flected by the electrocardiogram (ECG) include a notched P wave, a prolonged PR interval, de-creased amplitude of the QRS complex, and a notched or slurred T wave.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)