Select the instruction given by the nurse to a group of senior citizens attending a class on aging at a senior center that best addresses the normal age-related changes in the skin
a. Avoid using emollients because of the in-creased elasticity of your skin.
b. Because of the increase in the activity of the sweat glands, you will have to take more baths and use deodorant more often.
c. Even minor cuts will require special atten-tion because of slower healing.
d. As you age, your fingernails and toenails grow more quickly and require more fre-quent cutting to prevent ingrown nails.
C
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