A nurse reads on a patient's chart that she has sarcopenia. What assessment does the nurse perform to confirm this?

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"Sarcopenia" means loss of tissue. Muscle tissue and muscle mass both tend to decrease starting in the 30s. The nurse assesses muscle strength to get information about possible sarcopenia in this patient. Tests of cognition, gait and balance, and sensory perception are not related.

A Nurse Reads on a Patient's Chart That She Has