A novice nurse is aware that normal aging can result in changes in the ECG of a 73-year-old patient.The experienced geriatric nurse explains that these changes may include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)An inverted T wave
B)A notched P wave
C)A prolonged PR interval
D)Decreased amplitude of the QRS complex
E)A slurred T wave

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The number of pacemaker cells located in the sinoatrial node decreases with age,which results in less responsiveness of the cells to adrenergic stimulation.Common aging changes that are reflected by the electrocardiogram (ECG)include a notched P wave,a prolonged PR interval,decreased amplitude of the QRS complex,and a notched or slurred T wave.

A Novice Nurse Is Aware That Normal Aging Can Result