Brittle nails are typical findings in:
a. adolescents.
b. infants.
c. pregnant women.
d. older adults.
D
Older adults typically have decreased peripheral circulation to the nails, causing the nails to de-velop longitudinal ridges that are more brittle and susceptible to splitting into layers.
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