The nurse can expect to note several changes in the skin of the older adult. Which of the following are particularly important to assess as potential effects of these changes:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Body temperature
2. Lentigo senilis
3. Hydration
4. Ridges in nails
5. Hair changes
1,3
Rationale: Older adults are at risk for heat stroke and heat exhaustion because they have fewer and fewer active sweat glands; in addition, due to the loss of subcutaneous fat and reduced thickness and vascularity of the dermis, older people are more susceptible to hypothermia
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