The nurse is assessing an older adult client with a cardiac dysrhythmia.Which finding would the nurse identify as contributing to this client's dysrhythmia?

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A) Aging affects the heart and the cardiac conduction system, increasing the incidence of dysrhythmias and conduction defects. Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias.
B) Aging affects the heart and the cardiac conduction system, increasing the incidence of dysrhythmias and conduction defects. Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias.
C) Aging affects the heart and the cardiac conduction system, increasing the incidence of dysrhythmias and conduction defects. Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias.
D) Aging affects the heart and the cardiac conduction system, increasing the incidence of dysrhythmias and conduction defects. Caffeine increases the risk of ectopic beats and rapid heart rates. Antihypertensive medications are not associated with cardiac dysrhythmias. Engaging in routine physical activity will not cause dysrhythmias or conduction defects. The client is a non-smoker and does not ingest alcohol, both of which would contribute to cardiac dysrhythmias.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Adult Client with a Cardiac