When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that:
A. in older adults, it is especially common to observe a significant decrease in heart rate in response to shock.
B. age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may make the patient less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.
C. it is common to see a more significant increase in heart rate than what would be expected in younger adults.
Answer: B. age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may make the patient less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.
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