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Diane

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In the older adult client, wrinkling is related to:
 
  A) loss of protein.
  B) loss of elasticity.
  C) loss of fat.
  D) loss of circulation.

Question 2

A nursing student visits a nursing instructor's office and the instructor states, Gina, are you tanning in a tanning booth? The nursing student says yes. The nursing instructor's best response would be to instruct her on:
 
  A) the rate of cancer from exposure to sun and tanning beds.
  B) the need to apply sunscreen after tanning sessions.
  C) the application of skin lotions to protect from skin ulcers.
  D) the need to consume milk products to enhance bone development.



dellikani2015

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Wrinkling and poor skin turgor results from loss of elastic fibers and collagen changes in the dermal connective tissue.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Because excessive sun exposure has been linked to skin cancer, teach adolescents and young adults to protect their skin by using effective sunscreen products.



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