One of the effects of aging on the skin is the presence of lentigos. If these areas were present, what would the nurse note?
A) Red to purple ecchymosis on the abdomen.
B) Longitudinal ridges in nailbeds.
C) Brown spots indicating hyperpigmentation
D) Red to purple ecchymoses on exposed skin
Answer: C) Brown spots indicating hyperpigmentation
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