A student nurse learns about changes that occur to the musculoskeletal system due to aging. Which changes does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bone changes lead to potential safety risks.
b. Increased bone density leads to stiffness.
c. Osteoarthritis occurs due to cartilage degeneration.
d. Osteoporosis is a universal occurrence.
e. Some muscle tissue atrophy occurs with aging.
ANS: A, C, E
Many age-related changes occur in the musculoskeletal system, including decreased bone density, degeneration of cartilage, and some degree of muscle tissue atrophy. Osteoporosis, while common, is not universal. Bone density decreases with age, not increases.
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