There are factors that influence the musculoskeletal system associated

There are factors that influence the musculoskeletal system associated with aging. The nurse rec-ognizes that with age:

1. Men have the greatest incidence of osteoporosis
2. Muscle fibers increase in size and become tighter
3. Weight-bearing exercise reduces the loss of bone mass
4. Muscle strength does not diminish as much as muscle mass

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Older adults who exercise regularly do not lose as much bone and muscle mass or muscle tone as those who are inactive. Postmenopausal women have a greater problem with osteoporosis than older men. Muscle fibers are reduced in size with aging. Muscle strength diminishes in proportion to the decline in muscle mass.