Dysrhythmias are a concern for any client. However, the presence of a dysrhythmia is more serious in an elderly person because
A) elderly persons usually live alone and cannot summon help when symptoms appear.
B) elderly persons are more likely to eat high-fat diets which make them susceptible to heart disease.
C) cardiac symptoms, such as confusion, are more difficult to recognize in the elderly.
D) elderly persons are intolerant of decreased cardiac output which may result in dizziness and falls.
Ans: D) elderly persons are intolerant of decreased cardiac output which may result in dizziness and falls.
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