How is a severed electrical cord similar to a nerve that has been cut?

. A 40-year-old woman has an 80-year-old mother who recently broke her hip and femur after a minor fall. The woman is aware that her mother has decreased in stature by nearly 4 inches. What condition does the mother have, and what sorts of precautions should the woman take to avoid a similar condition?
2. How is a severed electrical cord similar to a nerve that has been cut?
3. A 36-year-old female has brought her mother in for an office visit. Lately, she has noticed her mother’s eyes look like they are protruding. What might this indicate?