An Older Patient Complains About Increasing Dry Skin

An older patient complains about increasing dry skin. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this skin problem? Select all that apply.

A) There is a reduction in sebum production as the body ages.
B) There is a decrease in the number of sweat glands in the body with aging.
C) There is a change in the keratinization and lipid content in the stratum corneum.
D) There is an increase in body core temperature with aging, resulting in skin drying.
E) There is a change in the structure of the skin cell because of years of using alcohol-based soaps.