The nurse makes recommendations to an older patient's plan of care for safety measures.Which of these musculoskeletal changes should the nurse consider can contribute to a reduction in an older adult's confidence level in being able to safely perform routine tasks?

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As an older adult's muscle response time becomes slower, they may feel less confident in their ability to safely perform routine tasks due to an increased risk of falls or accidents. Increased reflexes, joint flexibility, and rapid nerve transmissions do not necessarily contribute to a reduction in confidence.

The Nurse Makes Recommendations to an Older Patient's Plan of Care