The nurse is aware that the older adult is at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries as a result of musculoskeletal changes associated with aging such as: Select all that apply
1. Decreased bone mass.
2. Chronic illness and impaired healing.
3. Decreased range of motion.
4. Increased calcium reabsorption.
5. Vertebrae elongation.
1. Decreased bone mass.
2. Chronic illness and impaired healing.
3. Decreased range of motion.
Rationale: Decreased bone mass. With aging, decreased bone mass and calcium absorption contribute to bones that are thinner and weaker (osteoporosis). Chronic illness and impaired healing. The nurse should be aware of specific gerontological considerations such as chronic illness and impaired healing. Decreased range of motion. Range of motion declines with age, resulting in a risk for injury and falls. Muscle fibers atrophy, leading to loss of muscle mass, strength, and agility. Increased calcium reabsorption. Increased calcium absorption and is not normally seen in the older client. Vertebrae elongation. Vertebrae elongation is not normally seen in the older client.
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