The nurse assesses the musculoskeletal system of a client admitted to the rehabilitation facility and determines that which of the following is not a normal result of aging?
1. Osteoporosis
2. Shrinking of intervertebral disks
3. Decreased flexibility of joints
4. Appearance of an unsteady gait
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Rationale: While a gradual loss of calcium in the bones begins in the 30s and 40s, the occurrence of osteoporosis is not a normal result of aging, and can be prevented by increasing calcium intake. The remaining options are normal results of aging.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word