Question

what knowledge will the nurse use to create a plan of care for an older adult who reports dizziness with position changes? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct. blood pressure is reduced as a person ages. the heart responds faster to position changes in older adults. aging coronary arteries deliver less blood to the heart. arteries become less elastic with age. oxygen exchange slows due to the aging process.

Explanation:

1. Blood pressure does not necessarily reduce with age; it can increase. So the statement "Blood pressure is reduced as a person ages" is incorrect.
2. The heart of older adults responds more slowly to position - changes, not faster. So "The heart responds faster to position changes in older adults" is incorrect.
3. Aging coronary arteries do deliver less blood to the heart, which can contribute to dizziness.
4. Arteries lose elasticity with age, affecting blood circulation and potentially causing dizziness.
5. Oxygen exchange slows due to aging, which can impact overall body function and cause dizziness.

Answer:

C. Aging coronary arteries deliver less blood to the heart
D. Arteries become less elastic with age
E. Oxygen exchange slows due to the aging process