A nurse questions an older patient about the age-related changes she has experienced in her connective tissue, which have lessened her mobility. What do these changes most commonly in-clude? (Select all that apply.)
a. Loss of bone, which may cause fragile bones
b. Thickening of the tendons, causing loss of strength
c. Bony deposits in the joints, causing pain and altered movement
d. Hardening of cartilage, causing more fric-tion in joints
e. Diminished energy, causing decreased activity
A, B, C, D
Reduced energy, although observed in older adults, is not caused by a change in connective tis-sue.
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