A nurse is working in a skilled nursing facility and is performing an assessment on an older adult client. The nurse notes that the client has hypopigmentation of the skin on both hands. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
A) Hyperplasia of melanocytes
B) Decreased perfusion of the dermis
C) Increased permeability of the epidermal layer
D) Hyperplasia of capillaries
Answer: A
Hypopigmentation, also known as age spots, is a common finding on the back of the hands of an older adult. Hypopigmentation is caused by hyperplasia of melanocytes. The other findings are incorrect.
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