An older adult patient is being evaluated for a new onset of a cardiac dysrhythmia. What should the nurse consider as being the cause for this abnormal heart rhythm? Select all that apply.

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Advanced age, fat deposits around the SA node, fewer pacemaker cells in the SA node, and calcification around the AV node and valves are all factors that can contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias in older adults. Protein malnutrition is not directly related to dysrhythmias.

An Older Adult Patient Is Being Evaluated for a New