The nurse assesses age related cardiovascular changes, which are (select all that apply):
1. cardiac murmurs.
2. widened pulse pressure.
3. pulse decreasing in force.
4. dyspnea.
5. chest pain.
1, 2, 3
Murmurs, widening pulse pressure, and decreasing force of pulse are all associated with age-related changes. Dyspnea and chest pain are not anticipated changes in the cardiovascu-lar system.
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