The nurse is reviewing the chart of an older adult client before the client comes into the clinic. In this review, the nurse reads that the client has sarcopenia. What will the nurse expect to find the client complaining of?

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Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function that commonly occurs with aging. A client with sarcopenia will complain of lack of strength and tiring easily. Hair loss and thin skin are symptoms of aging but are not directly related to sarcopenia. Bleeding and bruising tendencies are associated with blood disorders, and weight loss and nausea may be associated with other health conditions but not necessarily sarcopenia.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Chart of an Older Adult