An elderly client tells the nurse that he has been having increasing difficulty walking and he has reduced range of motion in both hips. The nurse suspects that which of the following is occurring with this client?
1. Loss of elasticity of the ligaments and tendons
2. Reduction in blood supply to the hips
3. Interruption in nerve supply to the hips
4. Hairline fractures of both hips
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Age-related changes to the muscular system include the loss of elasticity of the ligaments and tendons. The ligaments and tendons shorten, and the client experiences stiffness, loss of flexibility, and loss of range of motion. The client most likely does not have a reduction in blood and nerve supply to the hips. The client would not be able to bear weight on the legs if hairline fractures were present in the hips.
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