An Older Patient Asks Why a Wound Is Taking So

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older patient asks why a wound is taking so long to heal.What explanation should the nurse provide to this patient?

• A) "There is less protein in the skin with aging."
• B) "The tissue between the skin cells is weaker."
• C) "The amount of blood flow to the skin is slower with aging."
• D) "The number of immune cells in the skin reduces with aging."

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