A Nurse Questions an Older Patient About the Age-Related Changes

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse questions an older patient about the age-related changes she has experienced in her connective tissue, which have lessened her mobility.What do these changes most commonly include? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Loss of bone mass, which may cause fragile bones
• B) Decline in muscle mass, causing loss of strength
• C) Bony deposits in the joints, causing pain and altered movement
• D) Loss of cartilage, causing more friction in joints
• E) Diminished energy, causing decreased activity

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