In performing a physical assessment on an 80-year-old man, the nurse anticipates that the age-related skin changes will be (select all that apply):
1. increased nasal hair.
2. flattened nails.
3. small macular lesions at the hairline.
4. increased hair on the helix of the ear.
5. presence of seborrheic keratosis.
1, 2, 4, 5
Increased hair in the nostrils and ear, flattened discolored nails, and seborrheic keratosis are common age-related skin changes. Macular lesions are abnormal
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1123-1124
OBJ: 3 TOP: Age-Related Skin Changes
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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