What are included in age-related cardiovascular changes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cardiac murmurs
b. Widened pulse pressure
c. Pulse decreasing in force
d. Dyspnea
e. Chest pain
A, B, C
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 cardiovascular system.
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