The nurse cautions the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to use care when transferring or handling older adults. The nurse understands that the vascular fragility of the older adult can result in which of the following conditions?
a. Altered blood pressure
b. Pressure ulcers
c. Pruritus
d. Senile purpura
ANS: D
Increased capillary fragility results in subcutaneous hemorrhage or senile purpura from careless handling by caregivers.
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