The Primary Reason an Older Adult Client Is More Likely

question 42

Multiple Choice

The primary reason an older adult client is more likely to develop a pressure ulcer on the elbow as compared to a middle-age adult is:

• A) A reduced skin elasticity is common in the older adult
• B) The attachment between the epidermis and dermis is weaker
• C) The older client has less subcutaneous padding on the elbows
• D) Older adults have a poor diet that increases risk for pressure ulcers

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