Some common findings seen when assessing an older adult patient's integumentary system might be

a. nonhealing foot wounds.
b. skin tags.
c. bruising on arms or hands.
d. bruises.


ANS: B
Skin tags along with wrinkled skin are normal findings in the geriatric population.

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