An 80-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by her son. The son asks the nurse why his mother has gotten so many "spots" on her skin. What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "As people age, they normally develop uneven pigmentation in their skin."
B) "These 'spots' are called 'liver spots' or 'age spots.'"
C) "Older skin is more apt to break down and tear, causing sores."
D) "These are usually the result of nutritional deficits earlier in life."
Ans: A
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The major changes in the skin of older people include dryness, wrinkling, uneven pigmentation, and various proliferative lesions. Stating the names of these spots and identifying older adults' vulnerability to skin damage do not answer the son's question. These lesions are not normally a result of nutritional imbalances.
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