Which assessment finding of the skin of an 82-year-old woman should be explored further?
A. Discolored fingernails
B. Areas of petechiae on the trunk and arms
C. Mottled pigmentation on the neck, cheeks, and forehead
D. Numerous cherry hemangiomas scattered across the anterior and posterior trunk
B
Discolored nails, mottled pigmentation on the face or neck, and cherry hemangiomas are common changes associated with aging of skin and do not represent an underlying disorder. The presence of petechiae is the only finding that is not a result of aging and represents either increased capillary fragility or an inability to clot appropriately.
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