The nurse working with older adults knows which facts about age-related musculoskeletal changes? (Select all that apply. )
A) Muscle mass decreases,causing atrophy.
B) Myocytes are replaced by fibrous tissue.
C) Vertebral spaces enlarge with fluid retention.
D) Posture and gait change,leading to fall risk.
E) Men become bowlegged and waddle.
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