Elders are at a higher risk of skin tears due to
a. loss of bone mass c. dermal-epidermal junction loss
b. loss of muscle mass d. subcutaneous loss
C
The dermal-epidermal junction is the anatomical point at which the epidermis connects with the dermis. This junction is characterized by interdigitating connections which provide resistance to superficial skin injury because the two layers move jointly as opposed to separately. This interlocking configuration is lost late in life, which contributes to the increased incidence of skin tears among older adults.
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