A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just can't believe that her breasts "sag so much.”. She states it must be from a lack of exercise.What explanation would the nurse offer her?

After menopause, the glandular and fat tissue atrophies, causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breasts that sag.

After menopause, a diet that is high in protein will help maintain muscle mass, which keeps the breasts from sagging.

After menopause, sagging is usually due to decreased muscle mass within the breast.

After menopause, only women with large breasts experience sagging.