Which of the Following Clients Would Be at the Higher

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients would be at the higher risk of skin injury?

• A) A 1-year-old infant with intact skin.
• B) An 80-year-old man in good health with dry skin.
• C) A 60-year-old woman with cancer and dry skin.
• D) A 30-year-old obese man with intact skin.

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Definitions:

Cancer

Cancer refers to a collection of illnesses marked by the unchecked proliferation and dissemination of atypical cells within the body, which can result in death if left untreated.

Carcinoma

A type of cancer that starts in cells of the skin or the tissue linings of organs.

Cholecystolithiasis

An abnormal presence of stones in the gallbladder.

Gallstones

Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder, causing pain, nausea, and sometimes leading to more serious conditions like pancreatitis.