Author Question: Which of the following skin assessment findings is considered abnormal in an elderly client? a. ... (Read 27 times)

mia · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following skin assessment findings is considered abnormal in an elderly client?

a. Wounds take longer to heal.
b. Lentigo senilis may occur on the hands and face.
c. The fingernails become thinner.
d. The number of sweat glands decreases.

Question 2

The nurse, assessing the musculoskeletal status of an elderly client, realizes which of the following for this client?

a. Kyphosis is primarily a result of poor posture.
b. Osteoporosis is more common in men than women.
c. Ligaments and tendons become softer with age.
d. Flexion is often painful.