Common complications of inactivity in older adults include all of the following except
a. Decreased range of motion of the joint
b. Decreased bone mass
c. Decreased muscle mass
d. Decreased energy
D
Inactivity has a negative effect on the musculoskeletal system; responses A, B, and C are incorrect. Exercise would increase an older adult's energy level, but inactivity does not cause decreased energy.
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