The nurse questions an older patient about the age-related changes she has experienced in her connective tissue, which have lessened her mobility. These changes are most commonly (select all that apply):
1. loss of bone, which may cause fragile bones.
2. thickening of tendons, causing loss of strength.
3. bony deposits in joints, causing pain and altered movement.
4. hardening of cartilage, causing more friction in joints.
5. diminished energy, causing decreased activity.
1, 2, 3, 4
Reduced energy, although seen in older adults, is not caused by a change in connective tis-sue.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 884
OBJ: 3 TOP: Age-Related Changes in Connective Tissue
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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