Which of the following statements is true regarding vital sign measurements in aging adults?
A) The pulse is more difficult to palpate because of the stiffness of the blood vessels.
B) An increased respiratory rate and a shallower inspiratory phase are expected findings.
C) A decreased pulse pressure occurs from changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressures.
D) Changes in the body's temperature regulatory mechanism leave the aging person more likely to develop a fever.
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