An Older Patient Tells a Nurse

An older patient tells a nurse. "The nurse practitioner told me that these ugly purple bruises on my arms are called purpura and are due to fragile blood vessels. I still don't understand why this happens to me." The nurse responds based on the knowledge that: (Select all that apply.)

A) purpura is due to normal age-related changes.
B) the incidence of purpura increases with age.
C) purpura is a precancerous skin condition.
D) individuals who take blood thinners are especially prone to purpura.
E) individuals prone to purpura should make sure that affected areas are open to the air.