Mrs. Franklin is a 68-year-old patient who presents to the office with a complaint that her nails do not seem to be growing. As the health care provider, you explain to her that the nails of older adults grow slowly because of:
a. decreased circulation.
b. dietary deficiencies.
c. fungal infections.
d. low hormone levels.
A
Decreased circulation to the nails of older adults causes nail growth retardation.
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