NUR 2214 / NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Quiz 4 Questions and Answers Already Graded A

Age-related changes in skin structure and function: ● Loss of thickness, elasticity, vascularity, and strength that may delay the healing process and increase the risk of skin tears and bruising ● Increased lentigines (brown-pigmented spots, or age spots) ● Loss of subcutaneous tissue causing wrinkling and sagging of the skin, which may affect self-esteem, temperature control, and drug efficacy ● Loss of hair follicles along with thinning and graying ● Increased hair density in th...