A 60-Year-Old Patient in Good Health Has Asked the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old patient in good health has asked the nurse about what steps can be taken to build muscle mass. What information should be provided to the patient?

• A) Exercise can slow the loss of muscle mass.
• B) Increasing protein and fat intake will increase muscle mass.
• C) Muscle mass declines by 40% between the ages of 30 and 70.
• D) There is little that can be done to reduce the loss of muscle mass associated with aging.

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