The nurse recognizes that factors associated with aging influence the musculoskeletal system. Which one of the following statements does the nurse recognize as being correct?
a. Older men have a greater problem with osteoporosis.
b. Muscle fibres increase in size and become tight.
c. Exercise reduces the loss of bone mass.
d. Muscle strength does not diminish as much as muscle mass does.
C
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A Postmenopausal women have a greater problem with osteoporosis than do older men.
B Muscle fibres are reduced in size with aging.
C Older adults who exercise regularly do not lose as much bone and muscle mass or muscle tone as do those who are inactive.
D Muscle strength diminishes in proportion to the decline in muscle mass.
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