An older adult patient asks why a wound is taking so long to heal. What is the nurse's best response?
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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