Answer to Question 1
D
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A Rather than increasing with age, muscle function decreases.
B Joints become less mobile with age, not more mobile.
C Nocturia is common in older adults and increases their risk of injury; however, it is a genitourinary change, not a musculoskeletal system change.
D Musculoskeletal system changes associated with aging that increase the risk of accidents in the older adult include decreased muscle strength and function, joints becoming less mobile, bones becoming more brittle, postural changes, and limited range of motion.
Answer to Question 2
C
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