A Nurse Questions an Older Patient About the Age-Related Changes

A nurse questions an older patient about the age-related changes she has experienced in her connective tissue, which have lessened her mobility.What do these changes most commonly include? (Select all that apply.)

A) Loss of bone mass, which may cause fragile bones
B) Decline in muscle mass, causing loss of strength
C) Bony deposits in the joints, causing pain and altered movement
D) Loss of cartilage, causing more friction in joints
E) Diminished energy, causing decreased activity