The home health nurse cautions the older adult patient that because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system,there is an increased risk for:
A) fractures due to poor uptake of calcium.
B) heart attacks due to increased effort to ambulate.
C) respiratory failure due to kyphosis.
D) falls related to posture changes.
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