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An age-related musculoskeletal change that predisposes the older person to accidents is which of the following?
A) Increase in muscle function.
B) Increase in joint mobility.
C) Increase in nocturia.
D) Decrease in muscle strength.
Muscle Strength
A measure of the maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert against some form of resistance in a single effort.
Musculoskeletal Change
Alterations in the structure or function of the body's muscles, bones, and related tissues, often due to aging, injury, or disease.
Nocturia
A condition characterized by the need to wake up one or more times during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep patterns.
- Determine the hazards associated with falls and execute preventive measures to reduce injury.
- Detect circumstances that call for immediate healthcare or nursing measures to evade harm.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the hazards associated with falls and execute preventive measures to reduce injury.
- Detect circumstances that call for immediate healthcare or nursing measures to evade harm.
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