A nurse reads on a patient's chart that she has sarcopenia. What assessment does the nurse perform to confirm this?
a. Mini-mental state exam
b. Tests of muscle strength
c. Gait and balance
d. Vision and hearing
ANS: B
"Sarcopenia" means loss of tissue. Muscle tissue and muscle mass both tend to decrease starting in the 30s. The nurse assesses muscle strength to get information about possible sarcopenia in this patient. Tests of cognition, gait and balance, and sensory perception are not related.
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