The nurse is conducting a health fair for older adults.Which statement is true regarding vital sign measurements in aging adults?

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Aging causes a decrease in vital capacity and decreased inspiratory reserve volume.The examiner may notice a shallower inspiratory phase and an increased respiratory rate.An increase in the rigidity of arterial walls makes the pulse actually easier to palpate.Pulse pressure is widened in older adults,and changes in the body temperature regulatory mechanism leave the aging person less likely to have fever,but at a greater risk for hypothermia.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Health Fair for Older Adults