A 70-year-old patient must have her blood pressure checked during each shift.She asks the nurse to explain her hypertension.The nurse's reply is based on the knowledge that the older adult patient often experiences hypertension because of which of the following changes?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As people age, their blood vessels become less flexible and less able to expand to allow blood to flow through as easily. This leads to an increase in blood pressure, known as hypertension.

A 70-Year-Old Patient Must Have Her Blood Pressure Checked During