The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure reading of 172/98. The nurse understands that the following factors may be applicable in this situation. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Arteriosclerosis decreases the ventricular force necessary for ejection of blood.
2. Arteriosclerosis increases blood vessel elasticity.
3. Arteriosclerosis decreases blood vessel compliance.
4. Age decreases blood vessel elasticity.
5. Arteriosclerosis plays no role in the blood pressure of this client.
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Rationale 1: Arteriosclerosis decreases the ventricular force necessary for ejection of blood. Arteriosclerosis requires greater ventricular force and leads to increased blood pressure.
Rationale 2: Arteriosclerosis increases blood vessel elasticity. Arteriosclerosis decreases the elasticity of the arteries.
Rationale 3: Arteriosclerosis decreases blood vessel compliance. Arteriosclerosis results in hardened and rigid arteries, which are less compliant.
Rationale 4: Age decreases blood vessel elasticity. Elasticity of blood vessels decreases with age and also leads to increased blood pressure.
Rationale 5: Arteriosclerosis plays no role in the blood pressure of this client. Arteriosclerosis plays no role in the blood pressure of this client.
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