Question

4. During the interview an older adult complains of joint pain with stiffness and reduced flexibility. The client reports no other problems and the complaints are identified as being due to age-related changes. the nurse understand that which of the following would most likely be responsible for the client's complaints? A. Decrease bone mass B. Deterioration of the cartilage C. Increase in collagen D. Relaxation of the ligaments

Answer 1

B) deterioration of cartilage

​​​​​​ this option is most suitable in the given choices.because, as age progresses, cartilages become worse and thinning occurs. This will be the reason for pain and stiffness.

bone mass reduction will cause brittle bones and fractures. That won't affect more to the joint related pain.

3rd option is wrong. Because , callagen will decrease with aging , not increase. So that option is not applicable for the question .

Relaxation of ligaments won't cause easily in aging without an underlying bone or joint related disease, or accident or trauma to ligaments.

hence the option B is more appropriate for the joint pain and stiffness.