You are caring for an 81-year-old client who is deciding whether to have cardiovascular surgery. The client asks you why the risks are greater for them than for a younger person, what would be your answer?
A) Many older adults have other things wrong with them besides their cardiac problems.
B) Older adults have the same risk factors as younger adults.
C) Older adults have hypersensitive renal systems, and younger adults don't.
D) Older adults have different thought processes than younger adults do.
A
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Many older adults have comorbidities such as diabetes, heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, and poor renal function, necessitating careful consideration regarding the potential risks and benefits of cardiovascular surgery. These clients require close observation during the postoperative period. Options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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