When assessing a 76-year-old woman, the nurse finds the following results: BP 146/102, resting HR 104, slightly irregular S₄ heart sound, and a grade I/VI aortic systolic murmur. The nurse recognizes that common effects of aging may be responsible for the (Select all that apply.)

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An S₄ gallop, increased systolic BP, and aortic stenosis are associated with aging, although all these findings require further assessment or intervention. Increases in HR, irregular heart rhythms, and diastolic BP increases are not associated with increased age.

When Assessing a 76-Year-Old Woman, the Nurse Finds the Following