The nurse is assessing a healthy older client who has comes to the health clinic because she reports not feeling like herself. The client complains of increased fatigue when walking up stairs and performing normal household activities. What are normal physiological changes in the cardiovascular system that occur with aging? Select all that apply.
A)Cardiac contractile strength is reduced.
B)Heart valves become more rigid.
C)Peripheral vessels lose elasticity.
D)Heart responds to increased oxygen demands.
E)Sympathetic nervous system decreases.

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With aging, cardiac contractile strength is reduced, heart valves become more rigid, and peripheral vessels lose elasticity. These changes can contribute to increased fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance in older adults.

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