The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old male client who has come to the clinic for a yearly physical. When assessing the client, the nurse notes the blood pressure (BP) is 140/93. The nurse knows that in older clients what happens that may elevate the systolic BP?

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As individuals age, their arteries lose elasticity and become stiffer. This can cause an increase in systolic blood pressure, with little effect on diastolic blood pressure.

The Nurse Is Caring for an 82-Year-Old Male Client Who