The nurse cares for an older adult client who will have heat and cold therapy to assist with pain.Which lifespan considerations does the nurse consider when using this treatment for the client? Select all that apply.
A) Skin cells proliferate quicker as one ages.
B) Sensitivity to pain decreases as one ages.
C) Skin becomes thinner as one ages.
D) Moisture in the skin decreases as one ages.
E) Skin burns easier as one ages.
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