Which Integumentary Assessment Data from an Older Patient Admitted with Bacterial

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which integumentary assessment data from an older patient admitted with bacterial pneumonia is of most concern for the nurse?

• A) Reports a history of allergic rashes
• B) Scattered macular brown areas on extremities
• C) Skin brown and wrinkled, skin tenting on forearm
• D) Longitudinal nail bed ridges noted; sparse scalp hair

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