The nurse is assessing the integumentary status of a 79-year-old female. Which findings should the nurse considered common in older adults?
Select all that apply.
1. keratoses
2. skin tags
3. urticaria
4. photoaging
5. acne
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Common skin lesions in older adults include skin tags, keratoses, and photoaging. Urticaria (hives) is an integumentary disorder that is not normal. Acne is common in adolescents, not in older adults.
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